‘Torn in two’: Experiences of Mothers Who Are Pregnant when Their Child Is Diagnosed With Cancer

Mothers of children diagnosed with cancer have been shown to experience high rates of psychological distress and poor physical health. Pregnancy further increases the healthcare needs of mothers due to the marked physiological changes and psychological adaptations.

Citation:
Davies J, O’Connor M, Halkett GKB, Kelada L, Bosco AM, Gottardo NG. ‘Torn in two’: Experiences of Mothers Who Are Pregnant when Their Child Is Diagnosed With Cancer. Qual Health Res. 2022

Keywords:
Baby; cancer; childhood; midwifery; oncology; paediatric; pregnancy; qualitative

Abstract:
Mothers of children diagnosed with cancer have been shown to experience high rates of psychological distress and poor physical health. Pregnancy further increases the healthcare needs of mothers due to the marked physiological changes and psychological adaptations.