| Do women's perceptions of care at the time of unexplained stillbirth influence their wishes for management in subsequent pregnancy? An Internet-based empirical study. | |
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PMID: 20178535 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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AIM: The aim of this study was to examine women's perceptions of their care at the time of unexplained stillbirth, and whether these appear to affect wishes for management in subsequent pregnancy. METHODS: An Internet-based survey was conducted of women after unexplained stillbirth, seeking information about their perceptions of management, and their wishes for care in a subsequent pregnancy. RESULTS: One hundred and five completed surveys were included in the study group. Only 18 respondents (17%) reported that the diagnosis was broken in an uncaring way. Twenty respondents (19%) felt 'rushed into making decisions'. Almost all respondents (95%) felt that they were given adequate time with the baby after delivery. Fifty-seven respondents (54%) consented to perinatal autopsy. Most women (93%) wanted additional testing in their next pregnancy, 81% wanted delivery before the due date, but only 26% wanted cesarean delivery next time. CONCLUSION: Women's perceptions of care at the time of an unexplained stillbirth did not appear to influence their wishes for management in the next pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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Stephen J Robson; Leo R Leader; Michael J Bennett; Keith B G Dear |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research Volume: 36 ISSN: 1447-0756 ISO Abbreviation: J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res. Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
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Created Date: 2010-02-24 Completed Date: 2010-06-01 Revised Date: 2012-01-19 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9612761 Medline TA: J Obstet Gynaecol Res Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 108-14 Citation Subset: IM |
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Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. steve.robson@act.gov.au |
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Adult Attitude to Health* Female Health Care Surveys Humans Internet Middle Aged Patient Preference* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / psychology*, therapy Pregnancy, High-Risk / psychology Prenatal Care / psychology* Stillbirth / psychology* Young Adult |
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