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- Title
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in Pregnancy, Labour, and Birth: A Case Study.
- Authors
Redfearn, Sarah; Harrigan, Brittany; Redfearn, Emma
- Abstract
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a cardiac condition which can complicate pregnancy, especially for patients with a new diagnosis. While common management recommendations for labour have been documented, there is very little information about the condition specifically in the case of a new diagnosis, and even less is documented when a patient declines the recommended monitoring during labour. This is a case study of a primip with a prenatal diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. She had one episode about two years prior to pregnancy; a second minor episode occurred near the time that she found out she was pregnant, which pregnancy spontaneously resolved and was not investigated; then at 22+5 weeks' gestation, she had a significant episode which spurred testing and diagnosis. Symptoms and common management, including the medical care team's recommendations for pregnancy and labour for individuals with Wolff-Parkinson-White, are discussed. Midwifery care and supporting patient/client-centred informed choice for expectant management versus prophylactic options are explored, including specifically supporting a client choosing care outside of recommendations.This article has been peer reviewed.
- Subjects
WOLFF-Parkinson-White syndrome; HEALTH outcome assessment; PATIENT compliance; PREGNANCY
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research & Practice, 2023, Vol 22, Issue 1, p48
- ISSN
1703-2121
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.22374/cjmrp.v22i1.9