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Chinese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics(Electronic Edition) ›› 2012, Vol. 08 ›› Issue (06): 796 -798. doi: 10.3877/cma.j.issn.1673-5250.2012.06.034

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Psychological Influence and Social Supports in Women With Congenital Fetal Malformations After Termination of Pregnancy

Shu-juan LIAO1, Bi-ru LUO1()   

  1. 1. West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
  • Received:2012-06-14 Revised:2012-10-30 Published:2012-12-01
  • Corresponding author: Bi-ru LUO
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Congenital fetal malformations is a physical defect present in a fetus before birth.Most pregnant women with prediagnosis of congenital fetal malformations accept artificial abortion for treatment.After termination of pregnancy, women usually have emotional problems, such as anxiety, depression and sadness.These problems which can last long-term and high-level are related to lack of psychological and social supports.Nowadays, the treatment and nursing care of women with congenital fetal malformations are only focus on physiological needs after termination of pregnancy instead of social supports.This paper reviewed the psychological influence and social supports in women with congenital fetal malformations after termination of pregnancy.

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