ArticleBMJ open2020
Exploring the lived experiences of pregnancy and early motherhood in Italian women with congenital heart disease: an interpretative phenomenological analysis.
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- Reproductive journey in women with congenital heart disease: a systematic review of mental health implications.BMJ open · 2026Pooled it
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- Reliability and validation of the German WHOQOL-BREF in adults with congenital heart disease.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Prioritizing Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Outcomes in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A Consensus Statement From the Adults With Congenital Heart Disease/Neuro 2024 Conference.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2026Article
- What Do Mothers Want during a High-risk Pregnancy? A Qualitative Study.International journal of community based nursing and midwifery · 2026Article
- Time trends and birth rates in women with congenital heart disease; a nationwide cohort study from Norway 1994-2014.International journal of cardiology. Congenital heart disease · 2024Article
- Lost in the System: Responsibilisation and Burden for Women With Multiple Long-Term Health Conditions During Pregnancy.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
- Postpartum quality of life and mental health in women with heart disease: Integrated clinical communication and treatment.World journal of psychiatry · 2024Article
- Maternal mental health: a key area for future research among women with congenital heart disease.Open heart · 2023Article
- Barriers and facilitators of experiencing pregnancy and motherhood with congenital heart disease: A secondary qualitative analysis.Nursing open · 2023Article
- Psychosocial well-being in postpartum women with congenital heart disease.Cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy · 2022Article
- "Lights and Shadows": An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Lived Experience of Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer During Pregnancy.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study explored the lived experiences of women with congenital heart disease (CHD) during pregnancy and early motherhood.
designQualitative study using semistructured interviews. Data were analysed according to interpretative phenomenological analysis.
settingSan Donato Milanese, Italy.
participants12 adult women during pregnancy or early motherhood.
resultsThree main themes emerged from the analysis that were labelled as follows: 'Being a woman with CHD'; 'Being a mother with CHD'; and 'Don't be alone'. Mothers described both positive and negative feelings about their pregnancies and transitions from childless women to mothers with CHD. They needed supportive care to improve the management of their health during pregnancy and early motherhood.
conclusionThis study explored the lived experiences of women with CHD during pregnancy and early motherhood. The emerged themes represent an initial framework for implementing theory-grounded educational and supportive strategies that improve self-care, engagement and quality of life for women with CHD. Furthermore, the study's results provide guidance for operationalising the described experiences into items and domains for future cross-national surveys.
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