Reproductive journey in women with congenital heart disease: a systematic review of mental health implications
Women with CHD face unique challenges within their reproductive health which is shaped by medical uncertainty, challenges with healthcare systems and high-stakes decision-making. Holistic care is crucial to support women through this journey and improve their outcomes.
Authors
- Mariachiara Di Cesare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3934-3364)
- Rachel Schofield (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6182-5899)
- Marvellous Adeoye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7658-639X)
- Melissa Amato
Institutions
- University of Essex (GB)
- St Bartholomew's Hospital (GB)
- Barts Health NHS Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2026-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-112904
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00