A qualitative study on the expectations and experiences of mothers during the childbirth process in Western Anatolia, Turkey

Turan, Zekiye; Suveren, Yaşar; Vural, Gülşen

doi:10.1080/03630242.2022.2084211

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“…However, expectations regarding pain management and medical intervention are moderate or neutral. This finding concurs with qualitative research highlighting how fear related to unpredictability, medical procedures, and pain can significantly influence childbirth expectations [ 23 , 8 ].…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Self-employed women had markedly higher expectations than employed women, housewives, and students did. These findings on care environment concerns imply that perceived control may increase expectations [ 8 ]. Interventions to enhance the perceptions of control may be beneficial.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Research by Conrad and Trachtenberg (2023) has shown that women have relatively low expectations of childbirth for coping with labor pain and express concerns about the severity of pain [7]. Diverse factors influence childbirth expectations among primigravidas, including birth stories, healthcare providers, and the physical environment [8]. These findings suggest that it is important for nurses and midwives to be aware of women's expectations and to provide appropriate support.…”

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Exploring the Relationship Between Childbirth Expectations and Fear Among Primigravida Women in Saudi Arabia

Albalawi,

Faheem,

Thabet

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background Childbirth is a significant life event that is accompanied by fear, particularly among primigravida mothers. However, little is known about the expectations and fears of childbirth of primigravida women in Saudi Arabia. Aim This study aimed to explore expectations and fears of childbirth among primigravidas. Methods An exploratory, descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 369 primigravidas was conducted at antenatal outpatient clinics at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Results In the current study, most participants were aged 25-34 years 204 (55.3%), married 355 (96.2%), and had secondary or higher education 279 (75.6%). A majority of participants 265 (71.8%) reported financial difficulties and 244 unplanned pregnancies (66.1%), while most were pregnant beyond 30 weeks 254 (66.4%). The results showed that the mean total score on the Wijma Delivery Expectancy Questionnaire (W-DEQ) fear of childbirth scale was 57.56, indicating moderate levels of fear on average among primigravida women, with the highest subscale score for the moment of birth. The mean total score on the Childbirth Expectations Questionnaire (CEQ) childbirth expectations scale was 108.15, also indicating moderate expectations on average, with other significant expectations having the highest subscale score. A significant negative correlation was found between the fear and expectations scales (r=-0.775, p<0.001). Sociodemographic factors such as older age, higher education, income, employment, and planned pregnancy were associated with higher expectations and lower fear, whereas younger age, lower education, income, employment, unplanned pregnancy, and medical issues were associated with higher fear. Conclusions The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the expectations and fears of childbirth of primigravida women in Saudi Arabia. The results could inform healthcare providers and policymakers about the predictors of fear and effective interventions to reduce fear and improve birth experience in primiparous women.

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confidence: 99%