Postpartum Care Center Experience

Abstract

This study was designed to provide basic data for healthier and better postpartum care by examining the experiences of women who have used the postpartum care centers. Focus group interview was conducted with thirteen women who used postpartum care centers from June 25th of 2013 to July 30th of the same year. As a result, there were 5 different observations made: 1) very satisfied, 2) disappointed with business-only focused service, 3) too much pressure and therefore uncomfortable, 4) didn't get enough rest and 5) feeling overwhelmed because of the amount of work they have after their discharge. Overall, proper form of education for newborn babies and postpartum care weren't provided due to the centers' business-only focused programs and systems. Therefore, there is a strong need for developing an adequate program so the mothers can have healthy and positive postpartum care experience and learn how to properly take care of their newborn babies.