Denial of pregnancy: population based study

Wessel, J.; Büscher, Ulrich

doi:10.1136/bmj.324.7335.458

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“…9 A series of 27 Austrian women 10 with denial of pregnancy indicated that in 11 cases, denial continued until delivery; in nine cases it resolved at 27 -36 weeks, while in seven cases, it resolved between 21 -26 weeks gestation. Other work suggests that the incidence of denial of pregnancy that continues until labour is approximately 1 in 2455 to 1 in 2500, 2,5,8 which is equivalent to the observed frequency of eclampsia 11 (1 in 2500), or three times more common than triplet births (1 in 7225). 8 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Other work suggests that the incidence of denial of pregnancy that continues until labour is approximately 1 in 2455 to 1 in 2500, 2,5,8 which is equivalent to the observed frequency of eclampsia 11 (1 in 2500), or three times more common than triplet births (1 in 7225). 8 …”

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…This is higher than that of rhesus haemolytic disease (1 in 1000) or uterine rupture (1 in 1500). 8 This incidence was collaborated by an Austrian study indicating a rate of 1 in 400 pregnancies (0.25%) and an American study suggesting a frequency of 1 in 516 births (0.19%). 9 A series of 27 Austrian women 10 with denial of pregnancy indicated that in 11 cases, denial continued until delivery; in nine cases it resolved at 27 -36 weeks, while in seven cases, it resolved between 21 -26 weeks gestation.…”

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…A German study 8 suggested that the incidence of denial of pregnancy at 20+ weeks' gestation was 1 in 475 (0.21%). This is higher than that of rhesus haemolytic disease (1 in 1000) or uterine rupture (1 in 1500).…”

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

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Denial of pregnancy – a literature review and discussion of ethical and legal issues

2011

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SummaryDenial of pregnancy is an important condition that is more common than expected, with an incidence at 20 weeks gestation of approximately 1 in 475. The proportion of cases persisting until delivery is about 1 in 2500, a rate similar to that of eclampsia. Denial of pregnancy poses adverse consequences including psychological distress, unassisted delivery and neonaticide. It is difficult to predict which women will develop denial of pregnancy. There are a number of forms of denial of pregnancy, including psychotic and non-psychotic variants. Denial of pregnancy is a 'red flag' that should trigger referral for psychiatric assessment. A national registry may help to provide more information about this condition and implement appropriate care. This condition poses challenging legal and ethical issues including assessment of maternal capacity, evaluation of maternal (and possibly fetal) best interests and the possibility of detention in hospital.

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Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

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Denial of pregnancy – a literature review and discussion of ethical and legal issues

2011

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“…Gebeliðin yirminci haftasýndan sonraki herhangi bir zamanda gebeliðin farkýna varmasý "kýsmi fark edilmeyen gebelik", doðuma kadar farkýna varýla-mamasý durumu ise "tam fark edilmeyen gebelik" olarak tanýmlandýrýlmýþtýr (3). Fark edilmeyen gebelik tablolarýný özellikle, gizlenen (concealment) gebelik tablosundan ve psikotik inkar ve affektif inkar olarak isimlendirilen tablolardan ayýrt etmek gerekir.…”

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