title: Concealed pregnancy and newborn abandonment: a contemporary 21st century issue. Part 1.
abstract: This two-part series explores the phenomenon of concealed pregnancy and the association with newborn abandonment, with reference to recent cases of public interest. In Part 1 we focus on defining concealed pregnancy as a complex process which involves hiding a pregnancy, that can lead to tragic consequences such as maternal or neonatal morbidity or mortality (Murphy Tighe and Lalor 2016; Chen et al 2007).The psychosocial issues involved will also be presented (Murphy Tighe and Lalor 2016).
authors.forename: Sylvia Murphy
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Tighe
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lalor
mesh_terms: D002670:Child, Abandoned; D008192:Deception; D005260:Female; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome