Fathers' experiences of childbirth

Vehviläinen‐Julkunen, Katri; Liukkonen, A

doi:10.1016/s0266-6138(98)90109-7

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“…Reliability and validity for the questionnaire were confirmed prior to the study. Results of the study revealed a similar ranking of paternal childbirth-related fears to studies in other countries (Chalmers & Meyer, 1996;Vehvilainen-Julkunen & Liukkonen, 1998). The fathers' number one fear was that the mother would endure severe pain and suffering.…”

Section: Key Paternal Childbirth Fearssupporting

confidence: 65%

Paternal Fears of Childbirth: A Literature Review

Hanson¹,

Hunter²,

Bormann³

et al. 2009

j perinat educ

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To date, most studies on paternal childbirth fears have been exploratory or descriptive, conducted outside of the United States, and focused mainly on White, first-time fathers. Identified fears include harm to the mother or newborn, partner pain, feelings of helplessness, lack of knowledge, and fear of high-risk intervention. Fathers often report that childbirth classes are not helpful and, in some cases, even increase their fears. Some fathers view birth as traumatic, changing their perception of and relationship with their partner. Fathers also voice the need for more information and for reassurance that they are doing the right things for their partner during childbirth. This article summarizes the research findings on paternal childbirth fears and recommends topics for future study.

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Section: Key Paternal Childbirth Fearssupporting

confidence: 65%

Paternal Fears of Childbirth: A Literature Review

Hanson¹,

Hunter²,

Bormann³

et al. 2009

j perinat educ

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“…The authors also describe how the prospective father adapts his behaviour to support his partner. This is confirmed by Johansson et al (2015) and Vehviläinen-Julkunen et al (1998) who describe the prospective father wanting to actively participate during childbirth and to be respected for his input. However, the prospective father often experiences overwhelming emotions and feelings of being incapable of supporting his partner during the birth.…”

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confidence: 76%

“…It is important for the woman giving birth to have support; this contributes to her well-being but it is also important in terms of the father's attachment to the child (Vehviläinen-Julkunen and Liukkonen, 1998). His presence during childbirth may also have a positive influence on the intellectual development of the child (Amato, 1994;Hildingsson et al, 2011;Premberg et al, 2011;Trautmann-Villalba et al, 2006).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There are few studies focusing on first-time fathers' experiences (Premberg et al, 2011;Chandler and Field, 1997), but there are some studies about fathers' experiences and participation in childbirth which also point out the importance of the midwife (Johansson et al, 2012;Longworth et al, 2015;Longworth and Kingdon, 2011;Vehviläinen-Julkunen and Liukkonen, 1998). As a result, it is important to study first-time fathers and gain more knowledge and understanding of these men's experiences that could give the midwife the means to supply optimal care for both the prospective mother and father.…”

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First-time fathers' experiences of normal childbirth

Ledenfors

Berterö

2016

Midwifery

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2 Highlights• Prospective fathers experience a wide range of emotions during childbirth • Prospective fathers wish to be recognized as part of a unit with the mother-to-be • Needs of prospective fathers to be given more recognition during childbirth • The midwife is important for prospective fathers both before and during childbirth • Information and support from the midwife positively affect the experience of childbirth 3 AbstractObjective: To identify and describe first-time fathers' experiences of normal childbirth.Design: A qualitative interview study using a thematic analysis for analysing the transcripts.Participants: Purposeful sampling was used. Eight men were interviewed two to six months after experiencing childbirth. Participants were men who had become fathers for the first time.Setting: A county located in the middle of Sweden covering both urban and rural areas. Findings:The analysis resulted in one major theme -a transformative experience -with four sub-themes: preparing for childbirth, feeling vulnerable in a new situation, being confirmed as part of a unit, and meeting their child for the first time. Key conclusions:The findings indicate that the needs of prospective fathers should be given more recognition during childbirth. The findings also show that the midwife is an important person for prospective fathers, both before and during the birth.

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“…Other birthing situations that lead to the separation of mother and child include having a complicated childbirth (Berg & Dahlberg, 1998) and transferring the child to a neonatal ward (Erlandsson & Fagerberg, 2005). In such situations, fathers express their requests for support and guidance (Finnbogadottir et al, 2003;Vehvilainen-Julkunen & Liukkonen, 1998;Waterston & Welsh, 2006), emphasizing the importance of identifying and describing their experiences.…”

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Fathers' Lived Experiences of Getting to Know Their Baby While Acting as Primary Caregivers Immediately Following Birth

Erlandsson

Christensson²,

Fagerberg³

2008

jpe

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The aim of this study was to describe the meaning of the father's lived experiences when taking care of his infant as the primary caregiver during the first hours after birth, when the infant was apart from the mother due to the mother's postoperative care. Fifteen fathers were interviewed between 8 days and 6 weeks after the birth. The results describe a movement toward father-child togetherness characterized by an immediate and gradual change within the father as he undertakes increasing responsibility while getting to know his child. The results can be discussed in antenatal classes in order to integrate the father's important role in the care of his infant, especially in a situation where the mother-infant dyad has been interrupted.

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Fathers' experiences of childbirth

Cited by 134 publications

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Paternal Fears of Childbirth: A Literature Review

Paternal Fears of Childbirth: A Literature Review

First-time fathers' experiences of normal childbirth

Fathers' Lived Experiences of Getting to Know Their Baby While Acting as Primary Caregivers Immediately Following Birth

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