perinatal hospice

Question 1

how many (%) infants are born with a genetic condition or congenital anomaly?

Answer 1

3-4%

Question 2

what % of infantile death occurs because of birth defects or genetic conditions?

Answer 2

> 20%

Question 3

how many people (%) choose to continue a pregnancy after receiving a severe prenatal dx?

Answer 3

15-25%

Question 4

what common conditions are seen in perinatal hospice?

Answer 4

trisomies 13 and 18, anencephaly, dysplastic kidney, HLHS, OI, oligohydramnios/hydrops

Question 5

what types of things can a birth plan provide?

Answer 5

provides parents with a sense of control

allows parents to prepare for multiple situations and make decisions ahead of time for the delivery

provide medical staff with a guide and information about what is most important to the parents during and after delivery

wishes for L&D

medical management of the baby

end of life care

Question 6

what things are often considered for L&D?

Answer 6

do they want the heartbeat monitored -> do parents want to be notified if stopped?

preferences for pain management

do they want a C-section? will it be performed in the case of fetal distress?