Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly (TOPFA) represents a uniquely distressing and
challenging situation for women and their partners. Having appropriate screening tools that …

Background Research highlights the importance of compassionate communication,
adequate delivery of information, and professional support to help alleviate parental distress …

Purpose Exome or genome sequencing (ES or GS) can identify genetic causes of otherwise
unexplained congenital anomaly and perinatal death (PND) but is not routine practice. The …

Rationale Maternal fetal surgery (MFS) has developed rapidly since the 1960s and centers
for fetal diagnosis and therapy (CFDT) have proliferated. As a result, CFDT clinicians have …

Objective: To investigate women's experience of termination of pregnancy (TOP) for severe
fetal malformation. We focus on women's individual perception of psychological counselling …

Dismantling the precedent previously established by Roe v Wade has had far-reaching
consequences. Since the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health …

Background: The prenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly is unexpected, creating a family
crisis. Expectant parents are at an increased risk for perinatal depression and traumatic …

Objective The aim of this study was to explore parents' experiences of their relationships and
interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs) during care related to prenatal diagnosis …

Pregnancy loss is the most frequent complication of a pregnancy which is devastating for
affected families and poses a significant challenge for the health care system. Genetic …

This paper discusses ethical issues arising in the context of prenatal genomic testing. While
genomic information in the prenatal context might increase reproductive choice, eg to better …