Reproductive decision making in women with medical comorbidities: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A growing number of reproductive-age women in the U.S. have chronic medical conditions, increasing their risk of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Still, they experience unintended pregnancies at similar rates to low-risk mothers. We have limited understanding of how these individuals consider decisions about pregnancy and contraceptive use. The purpose of this study was to understand factors that influence reproductive decision-making among pregnant women with chronic medical conditions.

Methods

We conducted 28 semi-structured interviews with pregnant women with pre-existing medical conditions admitted to a tertiary maternal hospital to examine factors influencing reproductive decision making. Maternal demographic characteristics, medical history, and pregnancy

SUBMITTER: Kraus EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10712035 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature