A supportive intervention protocol for couples terminating a pregnancy for genetic reasons

This protocol recognizes the couple's sense of loss, the reality of their situation, and their decision to terminate the pregnancy. Couples who participated in our protocol reported that their involvement had a favorable effect on their experience and adjustment. In addition, the loss of the pr...

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Published inBirth defects original article series Vol. 23; no. 6; p. 75
Main Authors Magyari, P A, Wedehase, B A, Ifft, R D, Callanan, N P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 1987
Subjects
Abortion, Eugenic - psychology
Abortion, Induced - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Adult
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Genetic Counseling
Grief
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Parents - psychology
Patient Care Team
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Social Environment
Social Support
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Summary:This protocol recognizes the couple's sense of loss, the reality of their situation, and their decision to terminate the pregnancy. Couples who participated in our protocol reported that their involvement had a favorable effect on their experience and adjustment. In addition, the loss of the pregnancy does not seem to discourage them from pursuing future pregnancies or utilizing prenatal diagnostic services. This support protocol may be used as a model to be incorporated into prenatal diagnosis clinics and genetic counseling programs.
ISSN:0547-6844