Objective: The aim of this study was to describe how first-time mothers, availing themselves of early discharge without a domiciliary visit by the midwife, experienced the first post partum week.Design: An inductive interview study, analysed using content analysis. Settings and participants:A University Hospital in a town in Sweden.(>100.000 inhabitants/3000 deliveries per annum). The nine participants were recruited from the Maternity Department. The catchment area included both an urban and rural population. Measurements and findings:One main category and three sub-categories emerged from the text. The main category was: a feeling of confidence and security and the subcategories were: being able to meet the needs of the baby, feeling 'back to normal' and receiving support.Key conclusion: First-time mothers choosing early discharge felt a sense of confidence and security if they had support from their partner and could trust the follow-up organization. Implications for practice:A booked telephone call and a follow-up visit to the midwife can be sufficient as a follow-up program for first-time mothers choosing early discharge.
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