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Jomeen, Julie. "Choice in childbirth : psychology, experiences and understanding." Thesis, University of Leeds, 2006. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/3746/.

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Current policy (DoH 2004a), in response to critiques of the biomedical model of pregnancy, advocates choice and control for women within maternity care and promotes women as active childbirth consumers and decision-makers. This model equates choice to increased quality of experience, in the recognition that pregnancy and childbirth are both a physical and psychological experience. However to date the assumed psychological benefit of offering women choice remains unproven. The aim of this thesis is to explore women's psychology and experiences of pregnancy, and early motherhood, within the cont

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Sawyer, Alexandra Elizabeth. "Cross-cultural study of posttraumatic growth following childbirth." Thesis, University of Sussex, 2011. http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/6978/.

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Posttraumatic growth describes positive changes following challenging events. Although such changes are well documented there remain a number of important areas for further research, some of which are addressed in this thesis. In particular, this thesis aimed to clarify the relationship between growth and adjustment following health events, explore growth in different cultures (UK and Africa), and examine growth following childbirth using a prospective design. First, two systematic reviews were carried out to examine (i) growth following health events and (ii) maternal wellbeing in African wom

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Dalton, Louise Jane. "Fathers' expectations and experiences of childbirth : implications for postnatal adjustment." Thesis, Open University, 2000. http://oro.open.ac.uk/58024/.

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Objectives: This study aimed to explore the experiences of a group of first time fathers during the transition to parenthood, and identify factors which predict paternal adjustment postpartum. The transactional model of stress and coping (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984) was used as a framework to investigate the relationships between mood, coping strategies, social support, expectations and experiences of childbirth antepartum and six weeks after the birth. Design: This was a prospective, postal questionnaire study. Methods: Thirty five prospective fathers and their partners were recruited through pa

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Matin, Lyra Angelica V. "Protective Maternity| The Prevention and Healing of Childbirth Trauma." Thesis, Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10749570.

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<p> Childbirth trauma for mothers in hospital settings is an escalating reality in American healthcare. References on childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) show gaps in detection and care. Using hermeneutic and heuristic methodologies, this thesis explores cultural and individual factors that lead to the traumatization of women and the medical failure to restore them to holistic well-being. Literature reviewed contrasts contemporary childbirth paradigms—technocratic, holistic, and humanistic—and their implications on systemic protocols and birth outcomes. Somatic

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Lappeman, Maura. "The exploration of elective Caesarian sections as a choice around childbirth." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12463.

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Includes bibliographical references.<br>A growing number of women in the private health sector are choosing to have elective caesareans in South Africa. This dissertation explores the motivations influencing women who choose an elective caesarean section (CS) for non-health reasons. Qualitative research describing factors influencing pregnant women’s decisions in South Africa is limited and inconclusive (Chadwick, 2007). Thus, most of the literature that was examined was internationally based .The literature review highlights how technology has given us more options and better care when it com

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Schwartz, Jennifer A. "Childbirth as a profound experience| Exploring narrative and image of experiences during birth." Thesis, California Institute of Integral Studies, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3680271.

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<p> This study is an exploration into the profound, life-altering experiences that a small sampling of mothers had while giving birth. The primary question addressed is "What is the nature of experiences that can occur for the mother during childbirth?" A group of 15 mothers in the United States was asked to share the experiences they had during childbirth, highlighting those elements that they define as profound, spiritual, transformational, and/or empowering. </p><p> The research was conducted as a narrative and visual arts inquiry, using an initial survey, semi-structured interviews, and

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Wong, Wai Kei. "Body image dissatisfaction, postpartum depression and marital satisfaction of mothers after childbirth in Macau." Thesis, University of Macau, 2012. http://umaclib3.umac.mo/record=b2589458.

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Centenaro, Levandowski Daniela, Angela Helena Marin, Carolina da Silva Pereira, and Mendes Marianna Golembiewski. "It is the time! Expectations and experiences of childbirth in pregnant adolescents." Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2015. http://repositorio.pucp.edu.pe/index/handle/123456789/102581.

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This longitudinal qualitative study investigated the expectations and experiences related to childbirth of eleven South Brazilian adolescents of low socioeconomic status. They were interviewed in the second trimester of pregnancy and in the baby’s second month. A qualitative content analysis revealed a preference for normal delivery, due to faster recovery, and feelings of fear and anxiety. As for the experience of childbirth, there was a predominance of vaginal deliveries and feelings of happiness, as well as reports of pain. Only a few participants were accompanied by female figures or partn

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Rojas-Ashe, Elsa E. "Understanding birth in the united states as a traumatic event: Testing a model of risk factors." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1466670306.

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Runnals, Jennifer. "Precursors and Risk Factors Associated with the Development of Traumatic Stress After Childbirth." VCU Scholars Compass, 2010. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2223.

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A prospective study of pregnant women was undertaken to provide an estimate of rates of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder after childbirth that takes into account pre-existing trauma; to explore risk factors associated with the development of traumatic stress after birth; and to better understand incidence and risk factors associated with fear of childbirth, which is thought to contribute to postpartum Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Ninety participants in their last trimester of pregnancy completed questionnaires that included depression, trait anxiety, PTSD, anxiety sensitivity, childbearing fea

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Dawson-Black, Patricia A. (Patricia Ann). "Childbirth and Locus of Control: The Role of Perceived Control in the Choice and Utilization of Birthing Alternatives." Thesis, North Texas State University, 1985. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331471/.

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The purpose of this study was to determine whether the wives' perceptions of personal control over the process of childbirth were related to couples' choices and utilization of three birthing alternatives (home birth, unmedicated hospital birth, and medicated hospital birth). The wives' perceived control over the childbirth process was expected to vary inversely with the level of medical intervention in the birthing alternative chosen. The home birth mothers were expected to perceive themselves as having more control over childbirth than were the unmedicated hospital group mothers, and the unm

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Grekin, Rebecca. "Factor structure and risk of perinatal posttraumatic stress disorder." Diss., University of Iowa, 2017. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/5941.

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Existing research suggests that childbirth may be a significant trigger of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the postpartum period. While literature presents important results regarding the prevalence and risk factors of postpartum PTSD, several gaps remain. The current study examined the factor structure of perinatal PTSD by comparing two supported structures of PTSD. Additionally, structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine whether subjective birthing experiences and objective childbirth characteristics mediated the relationship between psychosocial variables (history of tra

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Talley, Lynette Marie. "First-Time Fathers' Perspectives on Pregnancy, Birth, and Fatherhood." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4180.

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Ineffectively addressing a first-time fathers' perception of pregnancy, childbirth, and fatherhood by medical providers and other medical personnel, may lead to problems of inadequate support, increased tension, anger, concern, and fear at a personal level and between partners. The purpose of this interpretive phenomenological study was to explore the perspective of first-time fathers during pregnancy, childbirth, and fatherhood. The biopsychosocial model was used as the framework to provide the foundation for this study. Research questions addressed first-time fathers' biggest fears, deepest

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Abbott-Egnor, Wendy. "Child Sexual Abuse and Prenatal Care: Understanding Screening, Modifications, and Proper Care." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5297.

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Research has shown that 1 in 9 women in prenatal care have a history of childhood sexual abuse. Pregnant women with a history of childhood sexual abuse are at increased risk of depression, somatization, preterm contractions, posttraumatic stress symptomology, and re-traumatization. The purpose of this study was to bridge the gap in literature between research and practice. Data was collected from practitioners regarding the care and treatment of pregnant women with a childhood sexual abuse history. It was hypothesized that screening practices and modification to care and treatment based on pra

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McGarry, Alison Joanne. "How do women with a learning disability experience the support of a Doula during their pregnancy, childbirth and after the birth of their child?" Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2012. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/3585/.

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Background: With increasing numbers of people with a learning disability (LD) choosing to become parents (Booth and Booth, 1994) it is important the right support is provided to enable them to parent effectively (Macintyre and Stewart, 2011). Materials and Methods: This study used semi-structured interviews with four women with a LD who received doula support prenatally, during labour and postnatally. The women were interviewed during prenatal and postnatal support periods. The doulas were interviewed about their experience of supporting a woman with a LD towards the end of the postnatal suppo

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Smit, Joalida. "Postpartum mood disorders : a feminist critique with specific reference to postnatal depression." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53010.

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Thesis (MA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2002<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This review examines the medical model's conceptualisation of postnatal depression (pND) from a feminist perspective. The arguments are fourfold: Firstly, it argues that the fundamental problem underlying the concept of PND is its conception as existing on a continuum with psychosis at the most severe end and maternity blues at the least severe end. The link with psychosis implies that it is potentially pathological requiring medical and psychiatric intervention. On the other hand its link with maternity blues gives scie

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Pesserl, Marina. "A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Psychoeducational Program in Postpartum Support Groups." ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/311.

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Postpartum Depression (PPD) affects 15% of women after childbirth. Its etiology includes psychoneuroimmunologic factors with long-lasting postpartum stressors that lead to allostatic overload. Using mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for PPD has not yet been studied. Addressing this literature gap, the potential benefits of including an 8-week MBSR component based on Beck's theory of PPD at support groups were examined in this phenomenological study based on a sample of 10 women and 2 group facilitators. Purposes of the study included describing the experience of PPD and the MBSR progra

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Oliveira, Fernanda Mayra Mendonça de. "A natureza do parto e o parto natural." Pós-Graduação em Psicologia Social, 2014. https://ri.ufs.br/handle/riufs/5959.

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This work has as its object the speeches about childbirth studied from the analysis of discourse. Using speeches about childbirth as relays for public policies and between technicians and users of the health system in Aracaju, social movements and the humanization of childbirth step to formulate the question: were the modes of naturalization in childbirth practices reflecting modeling conduct, production of stereotypies and determinism in the effects of this experience? The goal is to study how the disciplining and control bodies traverse the speeches on labor and the extent to which discour

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De, La Cruz Cara. "A Mixed Method Study on the Peripartum Experience and Postpartum Effects of Emergency Hysterectomy Due To Postpartum Hemorrhage." Scholar Commons, 2011. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/3423.

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Background: Little is known about the experience and psychological outcomes for women who experience emergency peripartum hysterectomy (EPH). The objective of this study was to explore women's experiences of EPH and to determine if women who experience EPH were more likely to experience mental health sequelae. Methods: This mixed method design involved a quantitative and a qualitative phase. The quantitative phase used a retrospective cohort design. Women were sampled through on-line communities, including an EPH support group, and a larger website for mothers. Women completed on-line su

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Bartolini, Alma. ""Lita på biologin" : En kritisk diskursanalys av framställningen av smärta och smärtlindring i Sveriges landsting och regioners informationsmaterial om förlossning och graviditet." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Sociologiska institutionen, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-374012.

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This paper examines the discourse of pain and pain relief in the advice texts given to future mothers through the public health clinics in Sweden. The aim of the study is to explore how the concepts of “natural” and “normal” shapes the prevailing methods and perspectives in the texts. I use critical discourse theory as it is articulated by Norman Fairclough by using the three dimensional model, combined with the theory about gender performativity. The discourse of “natural” birth constitutes a socio-cultural norm throughout a variation of cultures which shapes and regulates women’s decision ma

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Jonsson, Louise, and Johanna Wikström. ""Lager utav oro" : Erfarenheter och farhågor kring graviditet och förlossning, hos förlossningsrädda lesbiska och bisexuella kvinnor och transpersoner." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Psykologi, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-155080.

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Förlossningsrädsla har tidigare främst undersökts hos kvinnor som lever i heterosexuella relationer, och på senare tid även kommit att inkludera deras manliga partners upplevelser av rädsla. Förlossningsrädsla kan påverka negativt under familjebildningen, vilket gör den viktig att uppmärksamma i alla familjekonstellationer. Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur förlossningsrädsla erfars och tar sig uttryck hos lesbiska/bisexuella kvinnor och transpersoner, samt vad olika typer av bemötande i vården får för betydelse för dem och deras rädsla. Data samlades in genom semistrukturerade int

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Rodrigues, Aurea Maria Pires. "Apoio institucional : dispositivo na produção de usuária cuidadora." Pós-Graduação em Psicologia Social, 2014. https://ri.ufs.br/handle/riufs/5964.

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The present work has as a studying theme the Institutional Support, that is understood as a gadget and/or strategy, in the Public Health Management and Attention field, which aims to expand the analysis and intervention capacity of the collectivity, tensing, changing and producing practices, by fostering leadership and co-responsibility, as well as the articulation and network production. The objective is to analyze the Institutional Support, in the part that blurs the established, enabling the institutional movements in the production of users caregivers. Users that are part of a process of h

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Stertz, Anna M. [Verfasser], Bettina S. [Akademischer Betreuer] Wiese, and Viktoria [Akademischer Betreuer] Arling. "From an individual to a dyadic perspective on work and family : parents' decisions and experiences after childbirth / Anna Maria Stertz ; Bettina Simone Wiese, Viktoria Susanne Arling." Aachen : Universitätsbibliothek der RWTH Aachen, 2019. http://d-nb.info/1192308425/34.

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Soparkar, Anjani A. "The telling of childbirth stories." 1998. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/dissertations/AAI9823777.

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Oral narratives recounting the experience of childbirth are readily related by many women, despite the inherently intimate nature of the physical details of childbirth. The research literature on pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, and new parenting is rife with examples of childbirth narratives, yet there is a dearth of analysis of what it is like for women to share this narrative. This study explores the questions: (a) does the telling of childbirth stories exist as a phenomenon of oral narrative that is recognizable among women who have given birth? and if so, (b) why do women tell t

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Schneider, Dana Alban. "Beyond the baby women's narratives of childbirth, change and power /." 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10090/16004.

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Omar, Fatima. "The fathers' perceptions of intimacy in the marital relationship after the birth of the first child." Thesis, 2014.

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The transition to parenthood has been noted to be a significant milestone in an individual’s life that can have varying effects on the marital relationship. The marital relationship has further been noted to have implications on father involvement with children, where such involvement allows for better health and well being of the child. Sexual intimacy has been noted to be a significant aspect of a marital relationship that has an impact on marital satisfaction. As such the aim of this study was to explore father’s experience and understanding of fatherhood as well as their perceptions of the

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Cole, Lindsay. "Woman centred care or institution centred care? A discursive analytic study of childbirth-related decisions." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124411.

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This dissertation presents an examination of the ways in which women participate in decisions relating to giving birth in hospitals. The overall aim of the study is to identify and describe aspects of language used to communicate childbirth decisions, since current guidelines promote women’s active involvement in maternity care (i.e., woman-centred care). Specifically, this study aims to contribute to empirical evidence about the ways in which decisions in maternity care are accomplished and understood. The study takes an ethnomethodological approach, framed by discursive psychology (DP) to ex

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Takács, Lea. "Souvislost psychosociálních faktorů perinatální péče s pacientskou spokojeností, průběhem porodu a zahájením kojení." Master's thesis, 2013. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-327851.

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The aim of this study is to explore the psychosocial aspects of care provided in maternity hospitals. The study is divided into three parts: i) the psychosocial aspects of care for parturients, ii) the psychosocial aspects of care for the newborn, and iii) the psychosomatic issues in obstetrics. Each part includes a review of the relevant literature and a presentation of the specific research carried out for the purpose of this thesis. The first part discusses the psychosocial competences of healthcare providers (social support, communication, providing of information, etc.), while subsequent

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Verrall, Sandi-Lynn. "Shaping identity : personal narratives of women's birth experiences." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/12520.

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The purpose of this study was to explore the childbirth narratives of first-time mothers in order to understand and describe the ways in which experiencing birth for the first time shaped their personal identities and identities as women. The study was guided by a qualitative postmodern research approach and involved conducting in-depth interviews with eight South African first-time mothers. The narrative accounts of these mothers were then analysed in two stages in order to present the findings. Firstly, using a holistic-content narrative analysis approach, significant themes that emerged fr

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(10782795), Haley M. Sterling. "Examining Predictors and Outcomes of U.S. Quality Maternity Leave." Thesis, 2021.

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Chapter 1: <div> <div> <div> <p>Maternity leave includes the time that mothers take off from work to care for their baby and heal after childbirth. Despite the growth of mothers in the U.S. workforce, the U.S. lags behind other countries in offering paid maternity leave, resulting in poor quality leave for working mothers. Scholars have continually examined maternity leave as an objective construct and this method of measurement, while important, may be inadequate in capturing mothers’ experiences. Quality maternity leave (QML) is a novel construct that captures mothers’ subjective leave e

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Sýkora, Jan. "Možnosti uplatnění psychologa v oblasti předporodní psychoprofylaktické péče." Master's thesis, 2016. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-353981.

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The diploma thesis focuses on the possibilities of a psychologist in the process of psychoprophylactic care of the mother, or both expectant parents. The theoretical part is trying to define the term psychoprophylactic antenatal care and map the situation in terms of the important personalities in the field of antenatal psychoprophylactic care and in terms of its historical context. Furthermore, it attempts to define the tasks of antenatal psychoprophylactic care, introduce the structure of courses, and map the current situation in this field in the Czech Republic. The research project conduct

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Gagnon, Raymonde. "La grossesse et l'accouchement à l'ère de la biotechnologie: l'expérience de femmes au Québec." Thèse, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/1866/19996.

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