In a study of 48 women 77% of women who terminated a pregnancy due to foetal malformation reported acute grief. This reaction was akin to that documented after stillbirth or neonatal death. 46% remained symptomatic six months after the pregnancy had been ended, with 5 requiring psychiatric support.

British Medical Journal, 1985

Lloyd J, Laurence KM. Sequelae and support after termination of pregnancy for foetal malformation. Br Med J 1985; 290:907-909.