Abstract

AZEVEDO, Catarina Barros  and  RAMALHO, Carla. Challenges in care after fetal death: should the mode of delivery be a maternal choice?. Acta Obstet Ginecol Port [online]. 2020, vol.14, n.3, pp.163-170. ISSN 1646-5830.

Fetal death remains the most overwhelming complication in obstetric care. As a sudden event, it entails a huge impact on families, making it difficult to assimilate new information and take important decisions, as well as making important decisions consciously. This literature review aimed to question the validity of the maternal request for delivery after fetal death, as also to reflect the need for proper training of healthcare providers, making them capable of enlighten and guide families. Once the risks and benefits have been elucidated, it is reasonable to grant an elective caesarean delivery, if this is still the mother’s desire.

Keywords : Stillbirth; Fetal death; Delivery; Obstetric; Bereavemen care; Care pattern; Maternal.

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