The increase has been attributed to later pregnancies by working mothers, which are more likely to result in twin births and the increased use of fertility drugs. Fortunately we are much better equipped to handle the special complications that arise with these type of pregnancies than we were, even five years ago. Statistics bear this out. In Dade County, Florida, two quadruplets have been born in the past 18 months. Sociologists worry about the effect of these multiple births on families and parents.
Parents usually prepare for a single child.
When they're suddenly faced with a larger family than expected, it can cause stress and tension. Nonetheless, parents seem to recover from the surprise. In fact, they begin to see the humor in the situation. I think we tend to underestimate the coping abilities of parents.