First-time fathers’ experiences of childbirth—A phenomenological study

Premberg, Åsa; Carlsson, Gunilla; Hellström, Anna‐Lena; Berg, Marie

doi:10.1016/j.midw.2010.09.002

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“…The fact that expectant fathers describe childbirth as a transformative experience in life where they are hit by strong emotions and need confirmation in their supporting role has been found in several studies (Bäckström & Hertfelt Wahn, 2011;Johansson et al, 2015;Johansson et al, 2012;Lindberg & Engström, 2013;Premberg et al, 2011).…”

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“…The attendance of prospective fathers during childbirth is taken for granted and they are expected to support the woman giving birth, which means being at her side (Premberg et al, 2011). Studies have shown that fathers experience labour as a positive but demanding event and they express that information for prospective fathers is lacking.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Studies have shown that fathers experience labour as a positive but demanding event and they express that information for prospective fathers is lacking. There is also a need for support for the fathers themselves (Bäckström and Hertfelt Wahn, 2011;Johansson et al, 2012;Johansson et al, 2015;Lindberg and Engström, 2013;Premberg et al, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It is important for the woman giving birth to have support; this contributes to her well-being but it is also important in terms of the father's attachment to the child (Vehviläinen-Julkunen and Liukkonen, 1998). His presence during childbirth may also have a positive influence on the intellectual development of the child (Amato, 1994;Hildingsson et al, 2011;Premberg et al, 2011;Trautmann-Villalba et al, 2006).…”

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“…There are few studies focusing on first-time fathers' experiences (Premberg et al, 2011;Chandler and Field, 1997), but there are some studies about fathers' experiences and participation in childbirth which also point out the importance of the midwife (Johansson et al, 2012;Longworth et al, 2015;Longworth and Kingdon, 2011;Vehviläinen-Julkunen and Liukkonen, 1998). As a result, it is important to study first-time fathers and gain more knowledge and understanding of these men's experiences that could give the midwife the means to supply optimal care for both the prospective mother and father.…”

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First-time fathers' experiences of normal childbirth

Ledenfors

Berterö

2016

Midwifery

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2 Highlights• Prospective fathers experience a wide range of emotions during childbirth • Prospective fathers wish to be recognized as part of a unit with the mother-to-be • Needs of prospective fathers to be given more recognition during childbirth • The midwife is important for prospective fathers both before and during childbirth • Information and support from the midwife positively affect the experience of childbirth 3 AbstractObjective: To identify and describe first-time fathers' experiences of normal childbirth.Design: A qualitative interview study using a thematic analysis for analysing the transcripts.Participants: Purposeful sampling was used. Eight men were interviewed two to six months after experiencing childbirth. Participants were men who had become fathers for the first time.Setting: A county located in the middle of Sweden covering both urban and rural areas. Findings:The analysis resulted in one major theme -a transformative experience -with four sub-themes: preparing for childbirth, feeling vulnerable in a new situation, being confirmed as part of a unit, and meeting their child for the first time. Key conclusions:The findings indicate that the needs of prospective fathers should be given more recognition during childbirth. The findings also show that the midwife is an important person for prospective fathers, both before and during the birth.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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First-time fathers' experiences of normal childbirth

Ledenfors

Berterö

2016

Midwifery

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Perceptions and experiences of labour companionship: a qualitative evidence synthesis

Bohren

Berger

Munthe‐Kaas

et al. 2019

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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BackgroundLabour companionship refers to support provided to a woman during labour and childbirth, and may be provided by a partner, family member, friend, doula or healthcare professional. A Cochrane systematic review of interventions by Bohren and colleagues, concluded that having a labour companion improves outcomes for women and babies. The presence of a labour companion is therefore regarded as an important aspect of improving quality of care during labour and childbirth; however implementation of the intervention is not universal. Implementation of labour companionship may be hampered by limited understanding of factors affecting successful implementation across contexts.ObjectivesThe objectives of the review were to describe and explore the perceptions and experiences of women, partners, community members, healthcare providers and administrators, and other key stakeholders regarding labour companionship; to identify factors affecting successful implementation and sustainability of labour companionship; and to explore how the findings of this review can enhance understanding of the related Cochrane systematic review of interventions.Search methodsWe searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, and POPLINE K4Health databases for eligible studies from inception to 9 September 2018. There were no language, date or geographic restrictions.Selection criteriaWe included studies that used qualitative methods for data collection and analysis; focused on women’s, partners’, family members’, doulas', providers', or other relevant stakeholders' perceptions and experiences of labour companionship; and were from any type of health facility in any setting globally.Data collection and analysisWe used a thematic analysis approach for data extraction and synthesis, and assessed the confidence in the findings using the GRADE‐CERQual approach. We used two approaches to integrate qualitative findings with the intervention review findings. We used a logic model to theorise links between elements of the intervention and health and well‐being outcomes. We also used a matrix model to compare features of labour companionship identified as important in the qualitative evidence synthesis with the interventions included in the intervention review.Main resultsWe found 51 studies (52 papers), mostly from high‐income countries and mostly describing women's perspectives. We assessed our level of confidence in each finding using the GRADE‐CERQual approach. We had high or moderate confidence in many of our findings. Where we only had low or very low confidence in a finding, we have indicated this.Labour companions supported women in four different ways. Companions gave informational support by providing information about childbirth, bridging communication gaps between health workers and women, and facilitating non‐pharmacological pain relief. Companions were advocates, which means they spoke up in support of the woman. Companions provided practical support, including encouraging women to move around, providing massage, and holding her hand. Finally, companions...

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Fathers’ experiences of fetal attachment: A qualitative study

Lagarto

Duaso

2021

Infant Mental Health Journal

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Paternal‐fetal attachment (PFA) is associated with the degree of emotional support offered by fathers during pregnancy and has implications for the safety and quality of a mother's labor and postnatal experiences. This study explored fathers’ experiences of PFA including their understanding of the phenomenon and its manifestation. Data were collected through interviews with 10 fathers‐to‐be and analysis followed an interpretative phenomenological approach. Four themes emerged from the data: trigger moment; awareness of responsibility; transition to fatherhood; and emotional conflict. Most fathers experienced a trigger moment that made the reality of having a baby clear to them and which initiated or intensified feelings of attachment toward the fetus. Male family relatives, friends with children, and antenatal education groups provided support to expectant fathers. However, they felt quite lost in their role and some believed there was insufficient support for their mental health. Findings suggest that different situations can trigger the attachment process and that fathers longed to be included in perinatal care but experienced a lack of support. Raising awareness of the importance of PFA can help initiate the process in fathers and better equip them to contribute during the antenatal period and to future child development.

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First-time fathers’ experiences of childbirth—A phenomenological study

Cited by 119 publications

References 37 publications

First-time fathers' experiences of normal childbirth

First-time fathers' experiences of normal childbirth

Perceptions and experiences of labour companionship: a qualitative evidence synthesis

Fathers’ experiences of fetal attachment: A qualitative study

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