Effect of birth plans on childbirth experience: A systematic review

Mirghafourvand, Mojgan; Mohammad‐Alizadeh‐Charandabi, Sakineh; Ghanbari‐Homayi, Solmaz; Jahangiry, Leila; Nahaee, Jila; Hadian, Tahereh

doi:10.1111/ijn.12722

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“…Some of them were surprised when found a scenario different from that imagined and expected, which resulted in statements that determined this category in which positive experiences of women were thus portrayed. satisfaction [28]. However, the present study, as well as other surveys [29,30], which evaluated the experiences of women who had their birth planning respected, demonstrated better satisfaction and success in the implementation of the plan, a simple technology that can contribute to the improvement of the obstetric care, which is frequently based on heavy technologies and on the biomedical model of care [12,25].…”

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“…In this research all women interviewed expressed a feeling of contentment related to the implementation of their birth plans in a unique context, that of waterbirth. Woman in birth yearn for a model of care centered on her and in her desires, voices and expectations that are transmitted through the birth plan carefully thought out during pregnancy [27,28,30].…”

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The Use of Birth Plan to Support Waterbirth: A Qualitative Approach

Camargo¹,

Narchi²,

Venâncio³

et al. 2020

J Gynecol Res Obstet

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Background: The professional resistance to childbirth in water and the limitation of robust scientifi c evidence to support its safety constitute a context prone to the restriction of women's freedom of choice. The elaboration of the birth plan by pregnant women who wish to experience a birth immersed in water can be an important instrument for the exercise of their choice and autonomy. This qualitative and descriptive case study aim to realize how women experienced their birth plan in two hospitals in Portugal. Results: Face-to-face and videoconferencing interviews were conducted with sixteen women witch speeches were recorded, transcribed, and submitted to content analysis, with the support of NVivo software. The mainly characteristics of the participants were: 76% had a higher level of schooling; 66% lived in a stable union with a partner; 66,7% were nulliparous; 100% were informed and prepared during prenatal sessions about waterbirth and made their birth plan with those sessions; 100% were at term gestation at the time of birth; 100% were referred for immersion in hot water during labour; after birth, all the newborns had Aqua Apgar index between 9 and 10 in the fi rst minute and 10 in the fi fth minute. The qualitative analysis allowed to identifi cation of three thematic categories: Legitimising women's choices; Professional resistance and the devaluation of the birth plan: triggers of violence; and, Complete birth plan success. Conclusion: The data showed that birth plan represented a legitimator of women´s choices for experiencing waterbirth, although some of them perceived disregard and disrespect of the plan by health professionals, especially in a context of technocratic model of care. It was found that the birth plan represented a transcendence of the experience of labour and birth, enabling women to experience their choices with fullness, freedom, and specially respect.

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confidence: 99%

The Use of Birth Plan to Support Waterbirth: A Qualitative Approach

Camargo¹,

Narchi²,

Venâncio³

et al. 2020

J Gynecol Res Obstet

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“…The contents could cover health in pregnancy, the birthing process, and postnatal family planning. For the preparation of birth, nurses could help expectant mothers make a birth plan and give more explanation about the early signs and symptoms of labor, the mechanisms of labor, the techniques of pain management during birth, and the likes [38,39]. Full preparation would increase the con dence of women during childbirth, and make them concentrate on personal condition without being swayed by others.…”

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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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“…The contents could cover health in pregnancy, the birthing process, and postnatal family planning. For the preparation of birth, nurses could help expectant mothers make a birth plan and give more explanation about the early signs and symptoms of labor, the mechanisms of labor, the techniques of pain management during birth, and the likes [39,40]. Full preparation would increase the con dence of women during childbirth, and make them concentrate on personal condition without being swayed by others.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Zhang

Dai

et al. 2020

Preprint

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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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Effect of birth plans on childbirth experience: A systematic review

Cited by 47 publications

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The Use of Birth Plan to Support Waterbirth: A Qualitative Approach

The Use of Birth Plan to Support Waterbirth: A Qualitative Approach

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

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

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