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Published on: May 9, 2021
[Pregnancy and birth experiences in 12 women undergoing IVF]
N Séjourné1, S Callahan, H Chabrol
1Centre d'études et de recherches en psychopatholo, université de Toulouse-II-Le Mirail, 5, allée Antonio-Machado, 31058 Toulouse, France.
Objective:
Medical interventions during the perinatal period are psychologically difficult for women and research has shown this is true as well for in-vitro fertilization procedures (IVF). This study examined the impact of IVF and different medical interventions, common to both non-pathological pregnancies and IVF, through the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
Patients And Methods:
Twelve women undergoing IVF evaluated their experience of pregnancy and birth using measures of post-partum depression, maternal self-esteem, and semi-directive interviews.
Results:
The results showed that the number of medical interventions is correlated with higher scores of post-partum depression as well as lowered scores in maternal self-esteem. Qualitative analyses of interviews showed that IVF has a complex and unique psychological impact.
Discussion And Conclusion:
The results of this study underline the need for specific psychological support for women undergoing IVF treatment.
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