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Does pregnancy affect medical ethical decision making?

C Hammerman1, O Lavie, E Kornbluth

  • 1Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel.

Journal of Medical Ethics
|January 5, 1999
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Pregnant women desired less aggressive medical intervention for neonates compared to new mothers. This suggests a shift in maternal attitudes towards ethical decision-making for critically ill newborns.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Neonatal Care
  • Maternal Psychology

Background:

  • Ethical decision-making for critically ill or malformed neonates is complex.
  • Maternal attitudes may evolve during pregnancy and postpartum.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the attitudes of pregnant women and new mothers regarding medical ethical decisions for neonates.
  • To identify potential changes in maternal responses towards neonatal care.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire study was conducted with pregnant women (n=545) and new mothers (n=250).
  • Data collected included sociodemographics, theoretical principles of decision-making, and responses to hypothetical neonatal case scenarios.

Main Results:

  • Pregnant women consistently requested less aggressive medical intervention than new mothers across various conditions (e.g., Trisomy 18, Asphyxia, Down's syndrome, Low Birth Weight).
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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  • Pregnant women placed less importance on preserving life at all costs, prioritizing concerns like pain, suffering, and future potential.

    • Conclusions:

    • Maternal attitudes towards neonatal medical interventions appear to differ between pregnant women and new mothers.
    • These findings highlight a potential shift in ethical decision-making perspectives during the transition to motherhood.