The Grief of Late Pregnancy Loss.

Hunfeld, J. A. M.; Wladimiroff, J. W.; Passchier, J.

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ERIC Number: EJ573221

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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The Grief of Late Pregnancy Loss.

Hunfeld, J. A. M.; Wladimiroff, J. W.; Passchier, J.

Patient Education and Counseling, v31 n1 p57-64 May 1997

Women (N=46) with ultrasound-diagnosed lethal fetal anomaly in late pregnancy were studied. Psychological instability, general psychological distress, depression, and despair were measured over four years and related to normal versus "neurotic" personality dispositions. Findings are presented; the need for medical intervention, emotional support, and psychosocial screening is discussed. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Bereavement, Counseling, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Adjustment, Grief, Medical Services, Neurosis, Patient Education, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Social Support Groups, Therapy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: "Reproductive Health."