Genetic screening in maternity care: preventive aims and voluntary choices

Article Abstract:

The closure of a prenatal screening program offered at maternity care centers in eastern Finland from 1995-96 is discussed, with a focus on tensions between the program objectives of increasing mothers' choices and preventing disabilities. Topics include the course of events in Kupio, hereditary diseases and genetic screening, choice, and tensions between the different aims of the program.

Services, Genetic screening, Genetic testing, Maternal health services, Prenatal diagnosis

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The moral dangers of home birth: parents' perceptions of risks in home birth in Finland

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The author argues that the medical profession's definition of childbirth as a risky event requiring hospitalization can create a social stigma against parents who choose to have the mother give birth at home. Studies on Finnish parents and parents-to-be indicate that they often conceal their home-birth plans from hospital staff conducting prenatal examinations, to avoid interference.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ethical aspects, Parents, Childbirth at home, Home childbirth, Risk perception, Natural childbirth

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Cervical screening, compliance and moral obligation

Article Abstract:

Cervical screening is discussed in relation to issues of compliance and moral obligation. Topics include prevention discourse, expectation and encouragement of compliance, and women's accounts of their experiences.

Women, Patient compliance, Women's health, Medical screening, Health screening, Pap test

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