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Titre : | Pregnant women's expectations for the early postpartum period after their first childbirth (2022) |
Auteurs : | Danica Sciberras ; Nicole Borg cunen ; Georgette Spiteri |
Type de document : | Article |
Dans : | Midwifery Digest (Midirs) (Vol. 32, n° 4, December 2022) |
Article en page(s) : | p. 495-499 |
Langues: | Anglais |
Descripteurs : |
HE Vinci Education prénatale ; Femmes enceintes ; Grossesse ; Période du postpartum ; Primipare |
Résumé : |
Background and aims: The purpose of conducting this research was to understand the expectations of first-time pregnant women for the early postpartum period. The objectives were to investigate women's expectations for their physical and mental wellbeing, as well as caregiving, during the puerperium; to identify sources of influence on maternal expectations; and to review the perceived sufficiency of information received.
Methods: A qualitative approach was used to conduct semi-structured interviews among a purposive sample of seven pregnant women in their third trimester. The linear method of thematic analysis of Braun & Clarke (2006) was employed to analyse the data generated. Findings: While some women had established expectations for the puerperium, others were unable to see beyond pregnancy and birth. The mother's physical state in the early postpartum, and her ability to independently care for the neonate, were viewed as somewhat unpredictable, because of being heavily influenced by the mode of delivery. Most of the women reported feeling unprepared for the postpartum period, with some questioning their own mothering abilities. Expectant mothers predicted that the assistance provided by a compassionate midwife, and by their family, would be invaluable to their adjustment in the early postpartum period. The study concluded that many women perceive the early postpartum as an unknowable period for which they were largely ill-equipped. Conclusions: Based on the findings, several implications for practice, education and further research are proposed, including the necessity for a large-scale quantitative study to provide better insight into maternal knowledge and expectations regarding the postnatal period before childbirth. This would allow for improvements to both prenatal education and postnatal care following women's needs. |
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Cote | Support | Localisation | Section | Disponibilité |
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Midwifery Digest (Midirs). Vol. 32, n° 4 (December 2022) | Périodique papier | Woluwe | Espace revues | Consultation sur place uniquement Exclu du prêt |