Key result
Psychological distress after a prenatal diagnosis of fetal CHD was present in 42% of mothers and 22% of fathers, with no significant difference in rates or trajectories between them.
Why the study?
Trajectories of maternal and paternal psychological distress after prenatal diagnosis of fetal moderate-severe congenital heart disease from pregnancy through early-mid infancy were not well understood.
Population
43 pregnant women with a fetal moderate-severe CHD diagnosis and 36 partners
Comparison
Maternal vs paternal psychological distress trajectories
Design
Prospective, longitudinal study
Follow-up
From pregnancy through early-mid infancy
Authors
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Parental distress common with variable trajectories after fetal CHD diagnosis; supports screening but leaves open optimal intervention targets.
Cohort (n=79)
Absolute Event Rate: 42% vs 22%
Parents receiving a prenatal diagnosis of fetal moderate-severe CHD experience high rates of psychological distress with highly variable trajectories, highlighting the need for early and repeated psychological screening and support.
Mangin-Heimos et al. (2022) conducted a cohort in fetal moderate-severe congenital heart disease (CHD) (n=79). Maternal status vs. Paternal status was evaluated on Psychological distress at least once during the study. Psychological distress after a prenatal diagnosis of fetal CHD was present in 42% of mothers and 22% of fathers, with no significant difference in rates or trajectories between them.
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