The Effect of Prenatal Screening Tests on Maternal psychological health

Background: Prenatal screening tests that estimate fetal anomaly risk are routinely offered to pregnant women in many countries, may effect Maternal psychological wellbeing The aim of this study was to investigate the Effect of Prenatal Screening Tests on Maternal psychological health. Method and material: This study was a systematic review about the Effect of Prenatal Screening Tests on Maternal psychological health. We searched in articles that were published in PubMed Medline database (from ۲۰۱۶ to ۲۰۲۶). Result: Some previous studies displayed women who received a high risk prenatal screening results had significantly higher symptom of depression, anxiety and stress, compared to women who received a low risk result. According the other articles, after the first-trimester examination, state anxiety levels decreased. Viewing the fetus on the screen and being informed about its anatomy have a reassuring effect on the women. These researches highlighted the importance of considering the impact of prenatal screening on psychological wellbeing, as poor mental health in pregnancy can lead to longer term negative outcomes for developing fetus. Conclusion: The results of this study established the potential effects prenatal screening test on maternal psychological wellbeing and needs more researches about this field.

کلیدواژه ها:

Prenatal Screening Tests ، psychological health ، pregnancy