Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome: Mothers' Reflections on Supports Needed from Diagnosis to Birth.

Helm, David T.; Miranda, Sara; Chedd, Naomi Angoff

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ERIC Number: EJ562704

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome: Mothers' Reflections on Supports Needed from Diagnosis to Birth.

Helm, David T.; Miranda, Sara; Chedd, Naomi Angoff

Mental Retardation, v36 n1 p55-61 Feb 1998

A qualitative study of 10 mothers who received a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome and chose to continue their pregnancy examined how the diagnosis was presented, the decision to continue the pregnancy, and the mothers' experiences with professionals from diagnosis to delivery. Mothers' suggestions to others facing the same challenges and to health care providers regarding support needs are presented. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Decision Making, Disability Identification, Downs Syndrome, Emotional Adjustment, Mental Retardation, Mothers, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Psychological Needs, Qualitative Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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