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- Title
Economic and social implications of multiple gestation: Introduction to Theme.
- Authors
Dill, Sandra
- Abstract
The article discusses the economic and social impacts of multiple gestation. It notes that multiple pregnancies have substantial risks for infants such as neonatal complications, contributing to higher costs for perinatal and neonatal care. Moreover, it mentions that the social costs for triplets are high wherein childcare expenditures are expensive and family day care placement is difficult.
- Subjects
MULTIPLE pregnancy; MULTIPLE birth; NEWBORN infant care; FAMILY day care; MEDICAL care costs; ECONOMICS
- Publication
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2006, Vol 46, pS29
- ISSN
0004-8666
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1479-828X.2006.00615_1.x