ArticlePrenatal diagnosis2019
Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomalies: Parents' preferences for psychosocial care.
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9 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
- Perceived Social Support and Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Pregnant Women Diagnosed With Foetal Anomaly.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- The PreGen Research Program: Implementing Prenatal Genomic Testing in Australia-A Commentary.The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 2025Article
- The impact of prenatal ultrasound screening on termination of pregnancy with and without feticide: a retrospective analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Psychosocial intervention programme based on the needs of women undergoing termination of pregnancy for foetal anomalies: A modified Delphi study.Nursing open · 2024Review
- Factors Influencing the Duration of Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Anomaly with Mifepristone in Combination with Misoprostol.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Neonatal and perinatal palliative care pathway: a tertiary neonatal unit approach.BMJ paediatrics open · 2021Review
- Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomalies: Parents' preferences for psychosocial care.Prenatal diagnosis · 2019Article
- Keeping Women Informed Following Pregnancy Termination for Fetal Abnormality.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate, from the perspective of women and partners, at what stage of a termination of pregnancy (TOP) for fetal anomalies psychosocial care (PSC) is most meaningful, what topics should be discussed, and who should provide PSC.
methodA cross-sectional retrospective cohort study was conducted with a consecutive series of 76 women and 36 partners, who completed a semi-structured online questionnaire.
resultsOverall, women expressed a greater need for PSC than their partners. Parents expressed a preference for receiving support from a maternal-fetal medicine specialist to help them understand the severity and consequences of the anomalies found and to counsel them in their decision regarding termination. Parents showed a preference for support from mental healthcare providers to help with their emotional responses. Forty-one percent of the women visited a psychosocial professional outside of the hospital after the TOP, indicating a clear need for a well-organised aftercare.
conclusionDifferent disciplines should work together in a complementary way during the diagnosis, decision making, TOP, and aftercare stages. Parents' need for PSC should be discussed at the beginning of the process. During aftercare, attention should be paid to grief counselling, acknowledgement of the lost baby's existence, and possible future pregnancies.
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