HOME >> MEDICINE >> NEWS
Pregnant women in the dark on prenatal screening

Soon-to-be mums admit they feel 'left in the dark' when it comes to being told about the possible implications of prenatal screening - tests which could lead them down a path where they have to make difficult decisions about their unborn child.

A study by Queensland University of Technology has found while doctors, midwives, obstetricians and counsellors agreed prenatal patient eduction was important, many assumed that another practitioner had taken responsibility for delivering the information.

Researcher Eleanor Milligan, from QUT's Applied Ethics Program, said when talking to practitioners it emerged that no-one was charged with ensuring pregnant women were being educated about prenatal screening.

"There is often blurred accountability for patient education between practitioners," Ms Milligan said. "They all agree it is very important but often presume another practitioner has provided it."

Ms Milligan said some doctors felt it was up to obstetricians, midwives often relied on doctors, and counsellors agreed the education process could be "haphazard".

She said as a result many women were simply not being given the information they needed before deciding to undergo prenatal screening.

"For many pregnant women prenatal screening is simply about following what is presented as 'normal routine' without question or comprehension," she said.

"When screening reveals a possible problem, many women feel unprepared and conflicted as the ultimate treatment offered is termination - and this is rarely made clear at the outset."

Ms Milligan said it was also important for women to be informed that the test results did not always provide clear or accurate answers.

"There are many examples where women have had test results showing signs of abnormality but have then gone on to deliver healthy babies," she said.

"The ongoing psychological distress of these 'false positives' is not
'"/>

Contact: Sandra Hutchinson
s3.hutchinson@qut.edu.au
61-731-382-130
Queensland University of Technology
3-Jan-2007


Page: 1 2

Related medicine news :

1. Pregnant women should not ignore breast cancer symptoms
2. Pregnant women with abnormal placentas may have an increased risk of early cardiovascular disease
3. Pregnant women need HIV testing to protect themselves and their babies
4. Pregnant women dont exercise enough: Study finds doctors need to better educate patients
5. Pregnant women at risk for injury in summer
6. Pregnant women with epilepsy face dilemma
7. Antioxidants show no clear benefit against cardiovascular events, death in high-risk women
8. Some women benefit more from exercise when emphasis is on health, not appearance
9. Even older women at high risk have little interest in being tested for HIV, study finds
10. In women, caffeine may protect memory
11. Why women get more migraines than men

Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
TAG: Pregnant women the dark prenatal screening

(Date:5/19/2013)... 2013 Actos lawsuit claims ... underway in U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana. ... 3rd, the Court has modified the litigation’s Bellwether Nomination ... rather than four. The next Status Conference in the ... (In re: Actos Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2299) ...
(Date:5/19/2013)... 2013 Grinding your teeth at night ... or annoying your spouse. At the same time, according ... (“Snoring and Teeth Grinding Could Be a Sign of ... can be hard to prevent. Apparently, Obstructive Sleep Disorder ... of its symptoms is a habit of teeth grinding ...
(Date:5/19/2013)... (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 These ... for US, UK, Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany and ... the molecular diagnostics laboratory practice, as well as ... with significant market impact during the next five ... probe and biochip technologies, test formats, detection methodologies, ...
(Date:5/19/2013)... York (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 The ... Case Management Conference was recently convened for hundreds of ... multidistrict litigation now underway in U.S. District Court, Southern ... the Court’s website on May 14th, the Conference addressed ... was also reported during the Conference that Defendants submitted ...
(Date:5/19/2013)... Keith Chertok now provides gum disease patients with a new ... chance of a healthier smile. Laser gum surgery ... removes diseased gum tissue in patients, but it also stimulates ... implants. , LANAP uses a laser to successfully treat ... the healthy tissue as well as encourage new bone growth. ...
Breaking Medicine News(10 mins):Health News:Actos Lawyers at Bernstein Liebhard LLP Note Issuance of New Case Management Order in Federal Actos Bladder Cancer Litigation 2Health News:Actos Lawyers at Bernstein Liebhard LLP Note Issuance of New Case Management Order in Federal Actos Bladder Cancer Litigation 3Health News:Dr. Kanani, Woodland Hills Dentist: Dangers of Tooth Damage and Obstructive Sleep Disorder 2Health News:Dr. Kanani, Woodland Hills Dentist: Dangers of Tooth Damage and Obstructive Sleep Disorder 3Health News:Molecular Diagnostics Market - US, UK, Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany & France Analysis in New Research Report at ReportsnReports.com 2Health News:Molecular Diagnostics Market - US, UK, Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany & France Analysis in New Research Report at ReportsnReports.com 3Health News:Molecular Diagnostics Market - US, UK, Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany & France Analysis in New Research Report at ReportsnReports.com 4Health News:Pradaxa Lawyers at Bernstein Liebhard LLP Report on Recent Status Conference in Federal Pradaxa Litigation 2Health News:Pradaxa Lawyers at Bernstein Liebhard LLP Report on Recent Status Conference in Federal Pradaxa Litigation 3Health News:Berkeley, CA Periodontist, Dr. Keith Chertok Now Treats Gum Disease Patients With Laser Gum Surgery Prior to Placing Dental Implants 2
(Date:5/16/2013)... May 16, 2013  Today, the National Patient Advocate ... House of Representatives recently approved a bill that ... charging patients higher out-of-pocket fees for newer, more expensive ... which have more severe side-effects. However, the bill was ... which will continue to be a barrier to patients ...
(Date:5/16/2013)... May 16, 2013  Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN ) ... Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the Sheraton New York Times ... at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Joseph P. ... and Development at Amgen, will present at the conference. Live ... Calendar on Amgen,s website, www.amgen.com , under Investors. A ...
(Date:5/16/2013)... Texas , May 16, 2013  ULURU Inc. (OTCQB: ... ended March 31, 2013 and provided a review of its ... the Company is confirming the previously communicated outlook for 2013: ... , Expanding the network of distribution partners to cover ... , Positioning Altrazeal ® to be marketed in ...
Breaking Medicine Technology:National Patient Advocate Foundation Responds to N.C. State House Approval of Flawed Cancer Treatment Fairness Bill 2National Patient Advocate Foundation Responds to N.C. State House Approval of Flawed Cancer Treatment Fairness Bill 3ULURU Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results 2ULURU Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results 3ULURU Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results 4ULURU Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results 5
Cached News: