Intrauterine treatment: meeting the psychosocial needs of the family.
Recent advances in diagnostic ultrasound have made in-utero treatment of the fetus possible. This article identifies the stresses experienced by families engaged in such treatment and presents a detailed protocol for intervention at each stage of the process--from the decision to undergo treatment to the postpartum period and discharge.
D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D012947:Social Work