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Suspended mothering: women's experiences mothering an infant with a genetic anomaly identified at birth
1Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Nursing, Richmond 23298-0567, USA. DARAINES@vcu.edu
Purpose:
To develop an understanding of the experiences of women who give birth to an infant with a genetic anomaly not identified during the prenatal period.
Design:
Exploratory design using selected qualitative methods.
Sample:
Seven mothers of liveborn infants with a genetic anomaly characterized by physical attributes evident at birth.
Main Outcome Variable:
Mother's expressions of suspended mothering.
Results:
Two themes emerged that characterize the experience of suspended mothering: diminished maternal role and false protection. PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS: Facilitating maternal involvement in decision making requires giving women unbiased information in a supportive manner.
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