Parental experience of the diagnostic process and its role in the decision to terminate pregnancy due to fetal abnormality; A qualitative interview study
During a prenatal diagnostic process parents must endure uncertainty, waiting times and an ongoing oscillation between hope and no-hope for the pregnancy. However, the diagnostic process may also be understood as an opportunity for dialogue, reflection and adjustment, allowing for a personal and well-considered decision, even if painful.
Authors
- Ida Vogel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1125-0393)
- Maiken Fabricius Damm
- Puk Sandager (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7153-7081)
- Stina Lou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6177-5780)
- Christina Prinds (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2376-1278)
- Dorte Hvidtjoern
Institutions
- University of Southern Denmark (DK)
- Aarhus University (DK)
- Odense University Hospital (DK)
- Aarhus University Hospital (DK)
- Central Denmark Region (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-06-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0325690
- Primary Topic
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Aarhus Universitetshospital
- Odense Universitetshospital