Parental attachment and depressive symptoms in pregnancies complicated by twin-twin transfusion syndrome: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a highly morbid condition in which treatment exists, but the pregnancy remains high-risk until delivery. It may have serious sequelae, including fetal death, and in the longer term, neurodevelopmental problems. The aim of this study is to assess antenatal and postnatal parental attachment and depressive symptoms in those with pregnancies affected by TTTS.

Methods

Couples attending for fetoscopic laser ablation treatment of TTTS were asked to complete Condon's Maternal/Paternal Antenatal/Postnatal Attachment Scale as appropriate, and the Edinburgh Depression Scale the day before ablation, 4 weeks post-ablation, and 6-10 weeks postnatally.

Results

25/27 couples completed the pre-ablation questionnaire (median gestation

SUBMITTER: Mackie FL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6938629 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature