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Komal Tewani1,2, Ratna Singh3, Cheong Pei Yi Wendy3
1Perinatal Palliative Care, Women's Palliative Care Service, Department of Gynaecological Oncology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Background:
Despite the diagnosis of life-limiting foetal conditions, some mothers choose to continue their pregnancies. The experiences of these individuals are relatively unknown, making it difficult for perinatal palliative services to be targeted towards their needs.
Aim:
To examine maternal experiences in perinatal palliative care among those who choose to continue their pregnancies despite life-limiting foetal condition.
Design:
Qualitative, retrospective study involving semi-structured interviews. Braun & Clarke's reflexive thematic analyses using a constructionist-interpretive approach were conducted.
Setting/Participants:
A total of 15 adult women participants who decided to continue their pregnancies after learning of life-limiting foetal diagnoses were recruited from a Singaporean tertiary hospital. Interviews were conducted in-person or via video conferencing.
Results:
Seven themes were synthesized from the data: (1) Internal upheaval - 'World turns upside down'; (2) Role of religion and spirituality in hope of miracles; (3) Support from family and close friends; (4) Navigating a fragmented healthcare system; (5) Value added by the perinatal palliative service; (6) Goodbye and grieving and (7) No regrets and other personal reflections.
Conclusions:
Continuing a pregnancy despite the diagnosis of a life-limiting foetal condition can be challenging for mothers. To better meet their needs during this difficult period, perinatal palliative care must be patient-centred, multidisciplinary and non-judgmental. Efforts must be made to streamline the healthcare delivery process.
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