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Multiple pregnancies can, from the start, be a risk factor for psychological difficulties and ambivalent attitudes.

Depression is five times more common in mothers of twins: the care and housework associated with the arrival of twins has been estimated at 12 hours per day, resulting in sleep and time deprivation. Hospitalization of one or both twins may also delay attachment mechanisms.

Concerning the father, his help during a multiple birth is often important at the beginning, but decreases with time.