ADJUSTMENTS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF MOTHER'S PREGNANCY WITH CYST FIBROSIS

As the treatments are advanced and the life expectations of people with Cyst Fibrosis (CF) has increased, the women with CF expect to become mothers. It becomes a realistic option for them too. This study analyzes the psychological impact and adjustments through qualitative research on several women with CF. 10 recruited women were communicated through telephones to explore their experience of motherhood. Using ground theories, they analyzed the transcript and revealed the following three categories 1. How is to live with Cyst Fibrosis. 2. How is the experience of becoming a mother? 3. Using of strategies to fulfill the demand of child and CF. it was observed that the patients passed through tough psychosocial procedures. They reported an initial lack of attention to the CF card, but then managing the dual care, CF and child, successfully and staying motivated to manage it well. This study highlighted the pre-conceptual psychosocial counseling and afterward CF care.