ArticleJournal of genetic counseling2015
Support Desired by Women Following Termination of Pregnancy for a Fetal Anomaly.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly: a systematic review of the healthcare experiences and needs of parents.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Pooled it
- Acute symptoms of depression and traumatic stress in men and women who terminate pregnancy after the detection of fetal anomaly: A prospective observational study.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2026Observational
- The PreGen Research Program: Implementing Prenatal Genomic Testing in Australia-A Commentary.The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 2025Article
- Qualitative Pilot Study: Longitudinal Perspectives From People Who Had Second Trimester Abortions for Fetal Anomaly.WMJ : official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin · 2024Article
- Decision-making for congenital anomalies diagnosed during pregnancy: a narrative review.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2024Review
- Stigma, Social Support, and Decision Satisfaction in Terminations of Pregnancy for Medical Reasons.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2023Article
- A qualitative study exploring the needs related to the health system in women with experience of pregnancy termination due to fetal anomalies in Iran.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2020Article
- Psychological experiences of women with pregnancy termination due to fetal anomalies: a qualitative study from the perspective of women, their spouses, and healthcare providers in Iran.Reproductive health · 2020Article
- Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomalies: Parents' preferences for psychosocial care.Prenatal diagnosis · 2019Article
- Supportive needs of women who have experienced pregnancy termination due to fetal abnormalities: a qualitative study from the perspective of women, men and healthcare providers in Iran.BMC public health · 2019Article
- Role of Social and Informational Support while Deciding on Pregnancy Termination for Medical Reasons.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Article
- Parental assessment of comfort in newborns affected by life-limiting conditions treated by a standardized neonatal comfort care program.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2018Article
- Help-seeking Following Termination of Pregnancy after Diagnosis of Fetal Anomaly: Women's Intentions and Experiences 1 to 7 Years after the Event.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2018Article
- Pregnancy termination for fetal abnormality: are health professionals' perceptions of women's coping congruent with women's accounts?BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2017Article
- The Needs of Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Termination Due to Fetal Anomalies: A Literature Review.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchReview
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Abstract
With the rapidly evolving field of prenatal testing, there is a growing need to provide support for women pursuing termination of pregnancy following the discovery of a fetal anomaly. Previous studies have documented that women in this situation often feel unsupported, but the type of resources desired by this population remains undetermined. We studied the awareness and utilization of support resources in 51 women at the time of the procedure, at 6 weeks, and at 3 months following the event. Though largely knowledgeable of existing resources at the time of the procedure, only 50 % admitted contemplating their individualized need for support. Most expected to rely on the support of family and friends. Additionally, 50 % expressed the desire to commemorate the pregnancy, though none wanted direct contact with their healthcare provider(s). Responses from the 6 weeks and 3 months assessments were consistent with previous literature as many women indicated not coping as expected and were unprepared for the psychological consequences following the procedure. Our findings indicate that women in these situations may not realize what their long-term support needs will be. They further indicate that guidelines for routine follow-up care should be established among healthcare providers that respect this population's initial desires to avoid reminders of the pregnancy and promote a flexible timeframe for support uptake. Additional support resources that promote flexible uptake as well as meet the desires of anonymity and ease of access need to be developed for this population.
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