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short-report

The motherhood choice: Themes arising in the decision-making process for women with multiple sclerosis

M Prunty

School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia, martines{at}psych.usyd.edu.au

L Sharpe

School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

P Butow

Medical Psychology Research Unit, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

G Fulcher

MS Society of NSW, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia

Objective

This study aimed to determine the main themes and concerns for women with Multiple Sclerosis when considering motherhood.

Method

Twenty women with multiple sclerosis from various stages in the decision-making process participated in focus-groups where information was gathered regarding their experiences of making this decision.

Results

The themes emerging most frequently during the decision-making process were: a) concerns about the mother's own health and well-being; b) well-being of the child; c) coping with parenting; d) societal attitudes; e) experiencing parenting and f) timing and pressure of the decision.

Conclusion

The results indicate that information regarding the effect of MS on pregnancy and child-rearing and the effect of pregnancy on MS and its progression need to be made more accessible to women. Information would be a valuable resource for women going through this decision-making process.

Key Words: Multiple Sclerosis • decision-making • decision aid • pregnancy

Multiple Sclerosis, Vol. 14, No. 5, 701-704 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1352458507086103
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