Factors Influencing Positive Birth Experiences of First-Time Mothers
Objectives. The objective of this study was to describe first-time mothers’ experiences and reflections of their first birth. Study Design. This study is a part of a larger study which was carried out in southwestern Sweden in 2008. A qualitative method with content analysis was chosen for this stu...
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| author | Lena Nilsson Tina Thorsell Elisabeth Hertfelt Wahn Anette Ekström |
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| description | Objectives. The objective of this study was to describe first-time mothers’ experiences and reflections of their first birth. Study Design. This study is a part of a larger study which was carried out in southwestern Sweden in 2008. A qualitative method with content analysis was chosen for this study. The unit of data was 14 written narratives from the first-time mothers. Results. The theme “To be empowered increases first-time mothers’ chances for a positive birth experience” crossed over into all the three categories: “To trust the body and to face the pain,” “Interaction between body and mind in giving birth,” and “Consistency of support.” Conclusion. In order to feel confident in their first childbirth, the women wanted to be confirmed and seen as unique individuals by the professionals and their partner. If professionals responded to the individual woman’s needs of support, the woman more often had a positive birth experience, even if the birth was protracted or with medical complications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3ac338d4251d4a1fabc016bd9bff40702025-02-03T01:30:18ZengWileyNursing Research and Practice2090-14292090-14372013-01-01201310.1155/2013/349124349124Factors Influencing Positive Birth Experiences of First-Time MothersLena Nilsson0Tina Thorsell1Elisabeth Hertfelt Wahn2Anette Ekström3School of Life Sciences, University of Skövde, SwedenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Skaraborg Hospital Skövde, SwedenSchool of Life Sciences, University of Skövde, SwedenSchool of Life Sciences, University of Skövde, SwedenObjectives. The objective of this study was to describe first-time mothers’ experiences and reflections of their first birth. Study Design. This study is a part of a larger study which was carried out in southwestern Sweden in 2008. A qualitative method with content analysis was chosen for this study. The unit of data was 14 written narratives from the first-time mothers. Results. The theme “To be empowered increases first-time mothers’ chances for a positive birth experience” crossed over into all the three categories: “To trust the body and to face the pain,” “Interaction between body and mind in giving birth,” and “Consistency of support.” Conclusion. In order to feel confident in their first childbirth, the women wanted to be confirmed and seen as unique individuals by the professionals and their partner. If professionals responded to the individual woman’s needs of support, the woman more often had a positive birth experience, even if the birth was protracted or with medical complications.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/349124 |
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