Recurrent anencephalic stillbirths: A rare case presentation

Authors

  • Mohammad S Razai St George's University of London University of Cambridge

Keywords:

anencephalic birth management, care plan, recurrent anencephaly

Abstract

Anencephaly is one of the three major lethal fetal anomalies. Termination of pregnancy is offered for all prenatally diagnosed cases, but some parents choose to continue with pregnancy with full obstetric intervention. I describe the case of a woman who had two pregnancies with anencephalic stillbirths in the third trimester. There is a paucity of well-defined standards of care and management for pregnancies that are carried to the third trimester with this malformation. This case raises important practical questions: Management strategies of recurrent pregnancies with anencephaly, best supportive care during, and after birth and counseling the expectant parents.

Author Biography

Mohammad S Razai, St George's University of London University of Cambridge

Academic Clinical Fellow at St George's University of London. Graduate with BA MB BChir MA from University of Cambridge

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Published

2018-12-02

How to Cite

Razai, M. S. (2018). Recurrent anencephalic stillbirths: A rare case presentation. International Journal of Health Sciences, 13(1). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/2909

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2019): Jan-Feb

Section

Case report/case series

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