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"... very few professionals have had the education and training to deal with the problems of families with multiples".
Professor Robert Derom MD PhD FRCOG, Obstetrician and Past President of the International Society for Twin Studies.

Publications

The Multiple Births Foundation has produced the first written guidance for the care of families with multiple births, 'Guidelines for Professionals: Multiple Births and their Impact on Families'.
Written by Dr Elizabeth Bryan MD FRCP FRCPCH, Jane Denton RGN RM and Faith Hallett they are aimed at the wide spectrum of healthcare, teaching and social work professionals as well as students and journalists including nursery nurses, paediatricians, infertility teams, obstetricians, neonatologists, midwives, neonatal nurses, ultrasonographers, family doctors, health visitors, social workers, psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, and teachers.
All guidelines include a glossary, further reading suggestions and useful addresses.

Titles in the series are:

These guidlines focus on the particular issues involved in the care and management of twins, triplets and higher order of birth children. Facts about Multiple Births
 ~ by Elizabeth Bryan MD FRCP FRCPCH
Jane Denton and Faith Hallett
Price £2.99
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Multiple Pregnancy - Recommendations covering specific medical problems as well as the emotional, social and practical issues associated with multiple pregnancy (including labour and delivery) and the postnatal care of the mother and babies. The guide does not include the clinical management of a multiple pregnancy as this information is more appropriately covered by other sources. Multiple Pregnancy
~ by Elizabeth Bryan MD FRCP FRCPCH
Jane Denton and Faith Hallett
Price £7.99
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These guidelines focus on the particular issues raised by the loss of a twin, triplet or higher multiple birth. Bereavement
 ~ by Elizabeth Bryan MD FRCP FRCPCH
and Faith Hallett
Price £7.99
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This booklet focuses on the special issues involved in the care of a twin or higher order bith child with a mental or physical disability rather than the clinical management of specific disorders. Special Needs in Twins and More
 ~ by Elizabeth Bryan MD FRCP FRCPCH
and Faith Hallett
Price £7.99
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These guidlines focus on the particular issues involved in the care and management of twins, triplets and higher order of birth children. The First Five Years and Beyond
 ~ by Elizabeth Bryan MD FRCP FRCPCH
and Faith Hallett
Price £7.99
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The whole set of 5 are also available to buy at a special discount price. Price £25.00
Add the complete set of 5 guidelines to your basket.

The MBF publishes a range of books and booklets suitable for parents and professionals.
Please click here to see the full mail order list.

Comments received on 'Multiple Births and their Impact on Families'

"I believe that you all have done a great job writing these guidelines for professionals." Dr J Bordt, Obstetrician, Universitatsklinikum, KFG, Frankfurt, Federal Republic of Germany

"Congratulations on this most useful text." Professor Gillian Turner, Obstetrician, University of Auckland, New Zealand

"I really thought this most impressive. Psychologically, I thought it very sound, but with a light touch". Lalage Neal, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, London, UK

"Thank you for letting me have a preview of this excellent booklet. I'm sure it will be of enormous help to its target audience." Jean Simmons, Bereavement Services Co-ordinator, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK.
Lectures and Training Sessions

The MBF staff are available to take part in lectures or study days, please contact the MBF offices if you are interested.

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