An evaluation of the financial and emotional impact of in utero transfers upon families: a Scotland-wide audit

The transfer of pregnant women to tertiary obstetric centres for sub-specialist care is likely to cause financial and emotional stress to families. However, the socio-economic and psychological impact of such in utero transfers had not been previously evaluated within Scotland. Using a postal questionnaire the feelings and experiences of a group of women who had experienced an in utero transfer were explored. The results are presented in this article.

Ann Marie Wilson, David MacLean, Charles H Skeoch, Lesley Jackson