ArticleThe Journal of pediatrics2022
A Qualitative Study of Parental Perspectives on Prenatal Counseling at Extreme Prematurity.
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- A rapid review of periviable (22 + 0 to 23 + 6 weeks) counselling practices and the need for a trauma-informed care approach.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Pooled it
- Integrating family values into antenatal consultations: An observational study on structured communication training curriculum for neonatal care providers.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2026Article
- Ethical challenges and moral conflicts in periviability prenatal counseling: a scoping review of healthcare professionals' perspectives.BMC medical ethics · 2026Article
- Development of a Joint-Specialty Simulation-Based Workshop to Optimize Counseling at Extreme Prematurity.MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources · 2026Article
- Ethical considerations regarding the treatment of extremely preterm infants at the limit of viability: a comprehensive review.European journal of pediatrics · 2025Review
- Advice to Clinicians From Expectant Parents at Extreme Prematurity: A Multimethod Study.Pediatrics · 2024Article
- Family Reflections on a Lifecourse Journey after Neonatal Intensive Care: Neurodiversity, Enablement and Hope.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Parent Perceptions of Trainees in Pediatric Care: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine parental preferred language, terminology, and approach after prenatal counseling for an anticipated extremely preterm delivery. STUDY
designPregnant persons (and their partners) admitted at 22
resultsThirty-nine interviews were conducted representing 28 total prenatal consults. Analysis identified 2 overarching themes impacting the whole counseling experience: the need for reassurance and compassionate communication, while parents traveled along a dynamic decision-making journey they described as fluid and ever-changing. Related themes included the following: (1) Finding Balance: parents reported the importance of balancing positivity and negativity as well as tailoring the amount of information, (2) The Unspoken: parents described assumptions and inferences surrounding language, resuscitation options, and values that can cloud the counseling process, (3) Making the Intangible Tangible: parents reported the importance of varied communication strategies, for example, visuals to better anticipate and prepare, and (4) Team Synergism: Parents expressed desire for communication and consistency among and between teams, which increased trust.
conclusionsParents facing extremely premature delivery generally did not report remembering specific terminology used during prenatal consultation but rather how the language and counseling approach made them feel and affected the decision-making process. These findings have implications for further research and educational intervention design to improve clinicians' counseling practices to better reflect parental preferences and ultimately improve counseling outcomes.
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