Prenatal detection of fetal anomalies creates significant emotional and decision-making challenges for expectant parents. International research has described shock, uncertainty, and distress following diagnosis, yet little is known about how such experiences unfold within Chinese cultural and family contexts. Family authority, lineage expectations, and concerns about stigma may shape how parents interpret the diagnosis and negotiate reproductive choices. Evidence remains limited regarding how Chinese couples experience emotional disruption, navigate family involvement, and make sense of the diagnosis during a period marked by uncertainty and moral pressure. This study sought to address this gap by exploring the lived experiences of Chinese couples following detection of a suspected or confirmed fetal anomaly.
To evaluate the association between maternal hemoglobin and ferritin levels and fetal cortical maturation assessed by neurosonography between 30 and 34 weeks of gestation.
Recent studies indicate that negative body image adversely affects the physical and psychological well-being of pregnant women and undermines family harmony, thereby jeopardizing maternal and infant health. Despite its significant impact, this issue has received scant scholarly attention in China. Body image is not formed in isolation; according to the socio-cultural model, it is constructed through the dynamic interplay of socio-cultural context, family interactions, media messages, and social comparisons. Therefore, it is imperative to investigate the current status and influencing factors of body image among pregnant women in China to establish an evidence base for developing culturally targeted interventions.
Preeclampsia is associated with dyslipidemia. Maternal circulating lipid profiles may reflect underlying placental-metabolic interactions. We aimed to identify distinct maternal circulating lipid metabolic subtypes and assess their association with clinical outcomes among preeclamptic women.
Pregnancy-Related Anxiety (PRA) is a significant yet often overlooked mental health issue. The absence of validated tools for assessing PRA in multilingual contexts hinders the provision of equitable care. This study aimed to fill this gap by culturally adapting and validating the Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire-Revised 2 (PRAQ-R2) for Sinhala and Tamil populations.