Concealed pregnancy and newborn abandonment: A contemporary 21st century issue Part 1

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Abstract

This two-part series explores the phenomenon of concealed pregnancy and the association with newborn abandonment, with reference to recent cases of public interest. In Part 1 we focus on defining concealed pregnancy as a complex process which involves hiding a pregnancy, that can lead to tragic consequences such as maternal or neonatal morbidity or mortality (Murphy Tighe and Lalor 2016; Chen et al 2007). The psychosocial issues involved will also be presented (Murphy Tighe and Lalor 2016).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12-15
Number of pages4
JournalPractising Midwife
Volume19
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2016
Externally publishedYes

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