Akerman B A, Hovmöller M, Thomassen P A
Department of Special Education, Institute of Education, Stockholm, Sweden.
Acta Genet Med Gemellol (Roma). 1997;46(2):81-6. doi: 10.1017/s0001566000000623.
Twenty-one couples with complete sets of triplets aged between four and six years were interviewed about their experiences of being "triplet parents". The diagnosis of triplets had been a shock for most. All triplets were born prematurely, the mean birth weight being 2,000 g. The first time at home was chaotic for most of the parents. They spent more time organizing and arranging their day and less time on emotional care than did parents of single infants. Growing up as a triplet, with constant competition for attention, stimulation and love from the mother (parents), differed a great deal from the situation for singletons and twins. The early relationship between mothers and triplets must be managed differently from that between mothers of singletons and twins. The study shows how important it is for obstetricians, paediatricians and other professionals to understand the specific needs of these families.
研究人员对21对拥有4至6岁三胞胎子女的夫妇进行了访谈，了解他们作为“三胞胎父母”的经历。对大多数人来说，三胞胎的诊断犹如晴天霹雳。所有三胞胎均为早产儿，平均出生体重为2000克。对大多数父母而言，孩子初次在家时的状况一片混乱。与单胞胎婴儿的父母相比，他们花费更多时间安排日常，而在情感关怀上投入的时间较少。作为三胞胎成长，要不断争夺母亲（父母）的关注、刺激和爱，这与单胞胎和双胞胎的情况有很大不同。母亲与三胞胎之间的早期关系必须以不同于单胞胎和双胞胎母亲的方式来处理。该研究表明，产科医生、儿科医生和其他专业人员了解这些家庭的特殊需求非常重要。
