Maternal feelings at congenital malformation diagnosis

This study was conducted with mothers whose children have congenital anomalies, based on ninety-seven interviews that included questions regarding pregnancy and the mothers ’ perspective on their child diagnosis. Regarding maternal feelings, the main questions were: ‘ How did you feel when you first heard the diagnosis? ’ , ‘ How have you been feeling? ’ , ‘ Where have sought comfort? ’ . Qualitative analysis was performed based on categories for data comprehension. Congenital malformation diagnosis breaks down the maternal expectations around the child ’ s future, creating an environment full of anxiety, confusion, insecurity and multiple fears. The support of the multidisciplinary health team, religious and domestic is important to reduce the emotional impact suffered by the mothers after the diagnosis. It also helps the early difficulties in bonding with the baby.
Source: Psicologia em Estudo - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research