title: Concealed pregnancy and newborn abandonment: a contemporary 21st century issue Part 2.
abstract: This second of a two-part article explores the consequences of concealed pregnancy and the association with newborn abandonment, with reference to recent cases of public interest. Concealed pregnancy is a complex process which involves hiding a pregnancy, and 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 explored and points for midwifery practice are presented and considered (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; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D049168:Pregnancy, Unplanned / Q000523:psychology; D011275:Pregnancy, Unwanted / Q000523:psychology