The parent perspective of antenatal counselling for expected preterm delivery: A qualitative study

This article outlines a questionnaire-based study looking at the parent perspective of antenatal counselling for expected preterm delivery. The authors believe it is the first study of its kind in the UK population.

Dr Jane Lawson
ST7 Neonatal Grid Trainee, Sheffield Children’s Hospital
jane.lawson8@nhs.net

Dr Mark Winton
Consultant Paediatric Intensivist, Leeds PICU and Embrace Transport Service

Dr Kirsty Sayer
ST8 Neonatal Grid Trainee, Leeds Centre for Newborn Care

Dr Caroline Fraser
ST8 Neonatal Grid Trainee, Leeds Centre for Newborn Care

Dr Lauren Barker
ST4 Paediatric Trainee, Rotherham District General Hospital

Dr Tamanna Williams
Neonatal Consultant, Jessop Wing, Sheffield

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Keywords

neonate; antenatal counselling; thematic analysis

Key points

Parents identified significant barriers to retaining information delivered during antenatal counselling, including pain, medication and information overload.
Parents felt overwhelmed by the neonatal unit environment and underprepared for their role.
Resources including video tours should be a key part of any antenatal counselling package of care.
Parents felt that the participation of neonatal nurses in the counselling process would be beneficial.

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