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Parental Perceptions on Antenatal Information About Extremely Preterm Birth: A Qualitative Study.
Gonzalo Solís-García1,2,3, Laura Valladares Salado1,2, María Carmen Bravo1,2,3
1Neonatology Department, Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|June 11, 2026
Summary
Parents need practical, empathic antenatal counselling for extremely preterm (EPT) births. Effective communication should respect values and support emotional needs for informed decision-making during this critical time.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal Medicine
- Neonatal Care
- Parental Support
Background:
- Antenatal information is crucial for families anticipating extremely preterm (EPT) births.
- Communication during this stressful period can be challenging, with unclear parental information needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore parental perceptions of antenatal information received during perinatal counselling for EPT births.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study in Spain involving 15 families with infants born between 23 weeks 0 days and 26 weeks 6 days gestation.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted post-neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) discharge.
- Inductive thematic analysis used to identify themes and subthemes.
Main Results:
- Four themes emerged: understanding complex information, communication context and style, emotional impact of prematurity, and improving perinatal care.
- Parents generally reported high satisfaction but desired more practical, empathic approaches tailored to individual values and emotional support.
- Variations in desired information detail were noted among parents.
Conclusions:
- Effective antenatal counselling for EPT births should empower parents.
- Respecting parental values and addressing emotional needs are key components.
- Providing resources for informed decision-making enhances the counselling experience.
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