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Reproductive counselling for adolescent females with phenylketonuria
Author(s) -
Tice Kathleen S.,
Wenz Elizabeth,
Jew Katherine,
Koch R.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
journal of inherited metabolic disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.462
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1573-2665
pISSN - 0141-8955
DOI - 10.1007/bf02312542
Subject(s) - pregnancy , sterilization (economics) , medicine , birth control , reproductive medicine , psychology , family medicine , family planning , developmental psychology , gynecology , population , research methodology , biology , environmental health , genetics , monetary economics , economics , foreign exchange market , foreign exchange
Summary It is our goal to provide young adolescents with the information needed to make an informed choice, and a support system for them and their families, in whatever they choose. Sterilization is not advocated. Pregnancy is not advocated. Reliable birth control methods are encouraged. Organized reproductive counselling is essential using concrete problem solving—diagram, taste tests, etc. Diet trial before or during pregnancy requires an informed understanding of the responsibilities of parenthood.