Psychological sequelae following second-trimester termination of pregnancy: A longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The decision to terminate a pregnancy due to fetal anomalies can have a significant emotional impact, especially in second-trimester terminations. Previous studies on the psychological consequences of pregnancy termination have had limitations, and little is known about the outcomes for partners and the impact of fetal donation. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the psychological effects of second-trimester pregnancy termination and identify factors associated with outcomes in both women and men, including donation of fetal remains to science.

Material and methods

A longitudinal cohort study was conducted at the Amsterdam UMC in the Netherlands, involving women and partners who underwent termination at or before 23 weeks and 6 days of gestation. Questionnaires

SUBMITTER: Dawood Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11324936 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature