The psychological experience of women who survived HELLP syndrome in Cape Town, South Africa

The psychological experience of women who survived HELLP syndrome in Cape Town, South Africa

Background: Haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count (HELLP syndrome) is a high-risk pregnancy condition that could be fatal to mother and/or baby. It is characterised, as the acronym indicates, by haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low blood platelets. Objective: This study e...

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Main Authors: Rizwana Roomaney, Michelle G. Andipatin, Anika Naidoo
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2014-08-01
Series:Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Subjects:
high-risk pregnancy
HELLP syndrome
infant loss
maternal experience
psychological experience
Online Access:https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/article/view/762

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