Prenatal consultation for foetal anomalies requiring surgery.

CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare providers will occasionally encounter foetal anomalies which may require surgery while performing prenatal screening. They may need to provide early counselling to expectant parents to inform their expectations. When indicated, referrals should be made to a foetal care centre for prenatal consultation. For conditions which may cause danger or distress to the foetus in the immediate postnatal period, preparations should be made to ensure sufficient resources are available at the location of birth. PMID: 26321230 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26321230?dopt=Abstract

Source: Women Birth - August 27, 2015 Category: Midwifery Authors: Deeney S, Somme S Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research