Involvement of pediatricians in prenatal counselling—Only nice to have? Der Kinderarzt im Pränatalkonsil – nur „nice to have“?

Schneider H, Reutter HM, Schneider M (2026)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2026

Journal

Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde Springer Verlag (Germany)

Abstract

According to the German Pregnancy Conflict Act if an important illness or malformation is suspected in an unborn child, the pregnant woman should receive counselling from physicians “who have experience with this health condition in children who have been born.” This article examines the background and objectives of interdisciplinary counselling provided by pediatricians to pregnant women or expectant parents and illustrates its necessity using examples, such as chromosomal abnormalities, multiple pregnancies, health issues with prenatal treatment options or rare diseases. Drawing on experiences at the University Perinatal Center Franconia, the discussion focuses on the content and structure of the counselling process, which is intended to help parents get a better idea of what their child’s life will be like after birth and make well-considered, responsible decisions.

Authors with CRIS profile

Holm Schneider Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Heiko Martin Reutter Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Michael Schneider Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

How to cite

APA:

Schneider, H., Reutter, H.M., & Schneider, M. (2026). Involvement of pediatricians in prenatal counselling—Only nice to have? Der Kinderarzt im Pränatalkonsil – nur „nice to have“? Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00112-026-02467-y

MLA:

Schneider, Holm, Heiko Martin Reutter, and Michael Schneider. "Involvement of pediatricians in prenatal counselling—Only nice to have? Der Kinderarzt im Pränatalkonsil – nur „nice to have“?" Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde (2026).

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