Table 4 Topics preferably addressed during prenatal counselling
Topics to be discussed (preferred) | (% of neonatologists) |
|---|---|
The chance the baby will have disabilities (morbidity) | 96% |
The chance the baby will die (mortality) | 94% |
Intubation and/or ventilation | 93% |
Intraventricular hemorrhage | 91% |
Cognitive impairment (e.g. mental retardation) | 90% |
Motor impairment (e.g. cerebral palsy) | 88% |
Susceptibility for (nosocomial) infections | 85% |
Who will be present during the delivery | 82% |
RDS and/or surfactant administration | 78% |
Expected duration of the hospital stay | 75% |
Breast milk and/or pumping | 74% |
Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) | 70% |
Long term pulmonary impairment | 67% (*) |
Non-invasive respiratory support | 60% |
Vision problems and/or ROP | 58% (*) |
Tube feeding | 58% |
Necrotizing enterocolitis | 54% |
Infection as a cause of premature delivery | 49% |
Social services that are available | 47% |
Hearing problems | 47% (*) |
Apneas and/or caffeine | 25% |
Visiting hours | 17% |
Hygienic rules | 13% (*) |
Financial consequences for the family | 11% (*) |