Experiences Related to Prenatal Testing Among Japanese Mothers of Children With Disabilities.

This study investigated experiences related to prenatal testing among mothers of children with disabilities in Japan. Nearly one third (31.2%) of the mothers gave birth at ≥35 years, and 16.8% of them underwent prenatal testing. As for mothers of children with Down syndrome, 60.5% of them gave birth at ≥35 years, and 14.6% of them underwent prenatal testing. Qualitative data also revealed that, even though women 35 years of age or older wanted to undergo amniocentesis, their doctors did not always actively recommend this. A more woman-centered approach, based on the woman’s desire to be informed regarding prenatal testing, is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]