Model parameters to helping women in crisis pregnancy: Specialists’ view
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Although abortion is often declared as the right of choice that belongs only to the pregnant woman, it is important to emphasize the significance of the free and informed consent. Lithuania has no systematical help provided for women undergoing crisis pregnancy. The aim of the research is to find bases for model parameters for such kind of help. The qualitative research consists of six individual half structured interviews. In order to receive data that is objective and reflects different sides of the problem the interviews were carried out with obstetrician gynecologists and psychologists working with women in crisis pregnancy. The data received during the interviews has revealed a various needs for help: To be consulted by an obstetrician gynecologist, a psychologist, a social worker, a priest, an embryologist, a lawyer, a psychiatrist, an oncologist and a specialist in infertility issues. Besides, the research has revealed the need of consultations for both parents of the unborn.
Keywords: crisis pregnancy; counseling; abortion; psychologist; obstetrician gynecologist
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