Middle Range Theory of Traumatic Childbirth

Beck, Cheryl Tatano

doi:10.1177/2333393615575313

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“…The factors such as being nullipar, uncertainty about the type of birth, being young and adolescent can cause stress, fear and the negative perception of birth [14,17]. In this study there was a negative correlation between the PTC of the women and their age, the age of marriage, the number of pregnancies, the number of living children, and a positive relationship between PTC and the number of hospital visits during the pregnancy (p <0.05) ( Table 2).…”

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“…The type of delivery (vaginal or cesarean section), the interventions performed at delivery [25,26], and the communication skills of the midwife and physician who assist delivery are important obstetric factors affecting the way birth is perceived [14,23]. The type of the birth can cause traumatic effects, creating fear in especially in nulliparas and those who had negative previous birth experiences.…”

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“…The main ones are related to the negative previous traumatic process, negative birth experience, type of delivery, sexual abuse, socio demographic-obstetric factors [2,14], negative attitudes and the behaviors of midwife and obstetrician who assist delivery [15], medical interventions at birth, complicated births, the technical facilities of the place of birth, the lack of social support [14,16], participation in prenatal training, systemic diseases, psychological problems before and during pregnancy and the spouse [5,7,14]. Especially childbirth fear and negative birth stories may lead to PTC in the society [13,17].…”

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Multigravidas' perceptions of traumatic childbirth: Its relation to some factors, the effect of previous type of birth and experience

Aktaş¹

2018

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To investigate the relationship between multigravidas' perceptions of traumatic childbirth (PTC) and their socio-demographic characteristics and the effect of their previous types of birth and experiences on PTC. This descriptive study was conducted in a state hospital in Northern Turkey. The universe of the study consisted of multigravidas. The sample of the study comprised 161 pregnant women determined with G power analysis. The data were collected using the "Pregnant Introductory Information Form" and "Perception of Traumatic Childbirth Scale". The age, gestational week and the number of pregnancy of the participants were 28.27 ± 5.13, 30.45 ± 7.71 and 1.94 ± 1.07 respectively. The average PTC score was 70.57 ± 21.89. 1.9%, 28.6%i 39.1% and 23.6% of the pregnant women perceived their birth as "very low", "low", "moderate" and as "high" traumatic respectively. There was a negative correlation between the average PTC score and the gestational age, the number of pregnancies and the duration of the adverse events and positive correlation between the average PTC score and the number of hospital visits during pregnancy (p <0.05). Compared with those who had cesarean section and no intervention, PTC score was higher in those who had a previous vaginal delivery and interventions. The average PTC score of those planning to give vaginal delivery was higher than those planning cesarean birth (p <0.05). The women who had a chronic disease before pregnancy (p<0.05) and those who had a vaginal birth with only a midwife and were satisfied with her communication had lower PTC scores (p> 0.05). Six out of every 10 pregnant women perceived their delivery traumatic at a moderate / high level. PTC was higher in those having vaginal birth and an intervention previously and planning a vaginal birth again. The early identification of the risk of PTC before pregnancy or early pregnancy and taking precautions are recommended.

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2018

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“…Traumatic birth can have an impact on breastfeeding (Beck & Watson, 2008), the anniversary of traumatic childbirth (Beck, 2006), subsequent childbirth (Beck & Watson, 2010), fathers (Beck, Driscoll, & Watson, 2013), and clinicians present during the traumatic birth (Beck, 2015). With such chronic negative effects of traumatic childbirth, identifi cation and management of PTSD and its symptoms need to be in the forefront of care for these struggling mothers and their families.…”

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After Birth

Beck

2016

McN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

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“…Professor Beck was the rst scholar to look into psychological birth trauma, for which she summed up ve attributes, including being deprived of caring, being stripped of their dignity, terrifying loss of control, neglected communication, and being buried and forgotten [5]. Later on, the issue has garnered international concerns, and research into this eld began to sprout sporadically in some countries.…”

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Women's experience of psychological birth trauma in China: a qualitative study

Zhang

Dai

et al. 2020

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Background: The psychological birth trauma is a universal phenomenon in childbearing women. The influences could extend in a wide range, which includes the mothers' health, mother-infant relationship, partner relationship. The medical staff could even choose to quit playing their part in the birthing process. The phenomenon has gradually garnered attention around the world. However, it has rarely been discussed under Chinese special conditions. The study was to explore Chinese women's lived experiences of psychological birth trauma during labor and birth. Methods: A descriptive phenomenological approach was adopted in this study. Twenty-four women were recruited, who reported having experienced psychological birth trauma. In-depth interviews were conducted within one week after birth. Colaizzi's method was used to analyze the data. Results: Twenty-four women participated in the study. Four themes emerged to describe the women's experience of psychological birth trauma: "How am I supposed to relieve the endless pain?" " Can't I be weak?" "Am I not important?" " What uncertainties are waiting for me?" Conclusions: The findings provide deep insight into Chinese women's unique experience of psychological birth trauma. The social and health system could prevent psychological harm during birth and promote maternal health by measures of pain management, thoughtful attention, adequate caring, and prenatal preparation.

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Middle Range Theory of Traumatic Childbirth

Cited by 68 publications

References 30 publications

Multigravidas' perceptions of traumatic childbirth: Its relation to some factors, the effect of previous type of birth and experience

Multigravidas' perceptions of traumatic childbirth: Its relation to some factors, the effect of previous type of birth and experience

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After Birth

Women's experience of psychological birth trauma in China: a qualitative study

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