@article {8076, title = {PRE- AND POSTNATAL MODIFICATIONS IN PARENTAL MENTAL REPRESENTATIONS IN THREE CASES OF FETAL GASTROSCHISIS DIAGNOSED DURING PREGNANCY.}, journal = {Infant Ment Health J}, year = {2015}, month = {2015 Nov 10}, abstract = {

The aim of this study was to identify possible effects of gastroschisis on parents{\textquoteright} intrapsychic dynamics by applying an observational clinical approach. More specifically, we intend to (a) evaluate the representational style of parents informed about the diagnosis of fetal gastroschisis during pregnancy using the Interview of Maternal Representations During Pregnancy and the Interview of Paternal Representations During Pregnancy (M. Ammaniti, C. Candelori, M. Pola, \& R. Tambelli, ) and (b) observe whether the baby{\textquoteright}s birth influences the parents{\textquoteright} representational styles through the application of the same tools (the Interview of Maternal Representations After the Birth, M. Ammaniti \& R. Tambelli, , and the Interview of Paternal Representations After the Birth, M. Ammaniti \& R. Tambelli, ), adapted to the postnatal period. During the prenatal period, all parents showed a restricted/disinvested style. Three parents-one mother and two fathers-changed their styles from restricted/disinvested to integrated between pregnancy and Month 6 after the birth of their child. Clinical data from the interviews and observations are discussed in an attempt at better defining intrapsychic dynamics of parents after a diagnosis of gastroschisis.

}, issn = {1097-0355}, doi = {10.1002/imhj.21534}, author = {Tripani, Antonella and Pellizzoni, Sandra and Giuliani, Rosella and Bembich, Stefano and Clarici, Andrea and Lonciari, Isabella and Ammaniti, Massimo} } @article {3546, title = {Pregnancy and postpartum following a prenatal diagnosis of fetal thoracoabdominal malformation: the parental perspective.}, journal = {J Pediatr Surg}, volume = {49}, year = {2014}, month = {2014 Feb}, pages = {353-8}, abstract = {

PURPOSE: The study{\textquoteright}s aim was to evaluate how information related to a prenatal diagnosis of fetal malformation could modify parenthood experience descriptions during pregnancy and after the child{\textquoteright}s birth.

METHODS: A longitudinal case-control clinical study was conducted. Data on parenthood experience descriptions collected using a validated semantic differential technique during pregnancy and after the child{\textquoteright}s birth were compared between seven couples of parents receiving a prenatal diagnosis of fetal malformation and seven couples without any fetal diagnosis.

RESULTS: Our results show that during pregnancy parents in the clinical group describe themselves as more fragile, passive, and timid [p=0.007] than those in the control group. On the other hand, after the child{\textquoteright}s birth, there are no significant differences between groups.

CONCLUSIONS: Data are discussed with reference to better knowledge of the psychological dynamics involved in becoming a parent and to rational planning of support for parents receiving a diagnosis of fetal malformation.

}, keywords = {Adult, Case-Control Studies, Counseling, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital, Female, Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital, Humans, Hydronephrosis, Kidney Diseases, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Musculoskeletal Abnormalities, Parents, Pregnancy, Psychological Tests, Stress, Psychological, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Urogenital Abnormalities}, issn = {1531-5037}, doi = {10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.07.025}, author = {Giuliani, Rosella and Tripani, Antonella and Pellizzoni, Sandra and Clarici, Andrea and Lonciari, Isabella and D{\textquoteright}Ottavio, Giuseppina and Schleef, Jurgen} }