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Losing contact with one's unborn baby: mothers' experiences prior to receiving news that their baby has died in utero
Sophiahemmet University.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9672-7698
2011 (English)In: Omega, ISSN 0030-2228, E-ISSN 1541-3764, Vol. 62, no 4, p. 353-367Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: A change in the pattern of movement of her unborn baby could be indicative that the baby might die. Aim: To study mothers' experiences during the time prior to receiving news that their baby has died. Method: Interviews with 26 mothers. Results: Premonition that something had happened to their baby, a sense based on a lack of movements were experienced. Six categories describe the mother's insight that the baby's life was threatened: not feeling in touch with their baby; worry' feeling something is wrong; not understanding the unbelievable; wanting information; and being certain that their baby had died. The overarching theme "There is something wrong" was formulated. Conclusion: The mother could not understand the unbelievable: that the baby had died in utero. Implications: Mother's should be cautioned to trust their insights and seek medical advice if they are concerned over the lack of movement from the unborn baby

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2011. Vol. 62, no 4, p. 353-367
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Stillbirth, Experiences
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Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine
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URN: urn:nbn:se:shh:diva-458DOI: 10.2190/OM.62.4.cOAI: oai:DiVA.org:shh-458DiVA, id: diva2:418666
Available from: 2011-05-23 Created: 2011-05-23 Last updated: 2020-06-02Bibliographically approved

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