Mothers of twins or triplets have almost twice the average risk of postnatal depression, a survey by the twins and Multiple Births Association showed today.

今天(英国)双胞胎和多胞胎协会所做的一个调查显示，生双胞胎或者三胞胎的母亲患产后抑郁症的风险几乎是生一个小孩的母亲患产后抑郁症风险的一倍。

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The Twins and Multiple Births Association (TAMBA), which offers support to the parents of twins and triplets, has already expressed concern about any changes.

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Some kind of system is a must, says Sarah Newell, sponsorship manager of the Twins and Multiple Births Association, Tamba.

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But the Twins and Multiple Births Association reacted angrily to the proposals saying they flew in the face of what most patients and doctors wanted.

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