Termination of pregnancy following a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome: A qualitative study of the decision-making process of pregnant couples.
Stina LouKathrine CarstensenOlav Bennike Bjørn PetersenCamilla Palmhøj NielsenLone HvidmanMaja Retpen LantherIda VogelPublished in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2018)
All couples made an initial decision prior to receiving the Down syndrome diagnosis. Knowledge of the couple's initial decision may facilitate patient-centered communication during and after the diagnostic process. Couples may benefit from counseling to deal with grief and existential concerns.