Understanding support needs for people carrying pregnancies with life-limiting fetal conditions: a qualitative study

The authors aimed to explore the experiences and care gaps for individuals carrying pregnancies diagnosed with life-limiting fetal conditions who chose to seek abortions. Through qualitative interviews, they found that participants often expressed a desire to minimize suffering but were rarely informed about perinatal palliative care options, highlighting significant deficiencies in care and support. The study suggests that perinatal palliative care should be routinely offered to patients upon diagnosis, regardless of their decision to terminate the pregnancy.