Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7524835 | Midwifery | 2016 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
significant gaps in the evidence base were apparent, however evidence was identified which showed that intellectually disabled pregnant women struggle to understand antenatal information communicated during pregnancy which was often text based. Maternity care providers need to make adjustments to their services so that antenatal communication, information and care is appropriate for this group of women. Midwives identified that they lacked knowledge in this area and wanted antenatal guidance on how to meet the care and communication needs of women with intellectual disabilities.
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Authors
Claire (Doctoral Researcher/Consultant Midwife), Elsa (Dr, Lecturer/Head of Department of Midwifery), Deborah (Dr, NIHR Post Doctoral Research Fellow), Evridiki (Dr, Lecturer),