Spiritual needs of couples facing pregnancy termination because of fetal anomalies

The spiritual needs of couples (9 mothers and 5 fathers) who were planning to terminate wanted second trimester pregnancies because of serious fetal anomalies were surveyed. Their greatest needs were for a "guidance from a higher power" and for "someone to pray for them." Unlike...

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Published in:The journal of pastoral care & counseling 2011, Vol.65 (1-2), p.4.1-410
Main Authors: Cowchock, F Susan, Meador, Keith G, Floyd, Serina E, Swamy, Geeta K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion, Therapeutic - psychology
Adult
Attitude to Death
Congenital Abnormalities
Counseling - methods
Female
Health administration
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Male
Marriage - psychology
Pastoral Care - methods
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care - methods
Professional-Patient Relations
Social Support
Spirituality
Young Adult
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Summary:The spiritual needs of couples (9 mothers and 5 fathers) who were planning to terminate wanted second trimester pregnancies because of serious fetal anomalies were surveyed. Their greatest needs were for a "guidance from a higher power" and for "someone to pray for them." Unlike other reported groups of patients, they did not want or expect their healthcare team to discuss their faith, or to pray with them. Most would prefer support from their own pastors, but their religious community was involved to only a small extent. They would welcome support from hospital chaplains, who could play a substantive and unique pastoral role in this clinical context.
ISSN:1542-3050