Parent’s experiences of counselling and their need for support following a prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease - a qualitative study in a Swedish context

Table 2 Themes and subthemes

1. Counselling and making a decision - the importance of knowledge and understanding	1:1 The need to know
	1:2 The need to make a decision - consideration of termination of pregnancy
	1:3 The need to have more information
2. Continued support during pregnancy	2:1 Support from professionals
	2:2 Support from family and friends
	2:3 Support from those in the same situation
3. Next step – the near future	3:1 The delivery
	3:2 Practical issues
	3:3 The daily life for the child/children

ISSN: 1471-2393