Experiencing Anencephaly: A Parent's Perspective (S782)

Congenital anomalies are the leading cause of infant death in the United States. Nearly 25% or parents who experience perinatal loss develop long-term adverse psychosocial outcomes resulting from intense grief, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicidal ideation. The majority of perinatal loss research has focused on miscarriage and stillbirth, necessitating investigation into the impact of lethal congenital anomalies.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - January 25, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Shandeigh Berry Source Type: research