Experiences of pregnant women with a third trimester routine ultrasound - a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Myrte Westerneng (Author), Mariëlle Diepeveen (Author), Anke B. Witteveen (Author), Marjan J. Westerman (Author), Henriette E. van der Horst (Author), Anneloes L. van Baar (Author), Ank de Jonge (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Studies showed that pregnant women generally value routine ultrasounds in the first two trimesters because these provide reassurance and a chance to see their unborn baby. This, in turn, might help to decrease maternal anxiety levels and increase the bond with the baby. However,...