OBJECTIVE: To assess the experiences of women following incorrect determination of fetal sex by ultrasound. METHOD: A 3-year prospective cohort study of 102 women with discordance between fetal sex determined by ultrasound scan and birth sex. Participants were interviewed using 2 structured pretested questionnaires. The first questionnaire was undertaken within 24 h of delivery. The women were followed up with a second questionnaire 6-9 months later. In-depth interviews were also carried out at this time. RESULTS: Women who had received an incorrect determination of fetal sex by ultrasound experienced marital conflicts, domestic violence, negative perceptions of ultrasound, and a desire for reversal of tubal ligation. CONCLUSION: Incorrect determination of fetal sex by ultrasound has implications that can affect the mental and psychological health of the mother and the upbringing of the newborn.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the experiences of women following incorrect determination of fetal sex by ultrasound. METHOD: A 3-year prospective cohort study of 102 women with discordance between fetal sex determined by ultrasound scan and birth sex. Participants were interviewed using 2 structured pretested questionnaires. The first questionnaire was undertaken within 24 h of delivery. The women were followed up with a second questionnaire 6-9 months later. In-depth interviews were also carried out at this time. RESULTS:Women who had received an incorrect determination of fetal sex by ultrasound experienced marital conflicts, domestic violence, negative perceptions of ultrasound, and a desire for reversal of tubal ligation. CONCLUSION: Incorrect determination of fetal sex by ultrasound has implications that can affect the mental and psychological health of the mother and the upbringing of the newborn.
Authors: Naoko Kozuki; Joanne Katz; Subarna K Khatry; James M Tielsch; Steven C LeClerq; Luke C Mullany Journal: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Date: 2016-05-04 Impact factor: 3.561
Authors: Marcus J Rijken; Mary Ellen Gilder; May Myo Thwin; Honey Moon Ladda Kajeechewa; Jacher Wiladphaingern; Khin Maung Lwin; Caroline Jones; François Nosten; Rose McGready Journal: PLoS One Date: 2012-04-13 Impact factor: 3.240