Fear of childbirth: mothers' experiences of team-midwifery care - a follow-up study

Lyberg, Anne; Severinsson, Elisabeth

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2834.2010.01103.x

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“…Some of the main causes of fear reported by participants included complications during childbirth and loss of control, and these results are in line with findings by other researchers (Lyberg, & Severinsson, 2010;Salomonsson, Wijma, & Alehagen, 2010;Pereira, Franco, & Baldin, 2011;Haines et al, 2011). The health condition and well-being of the fetus/newborn also contribute to childbirth fear as also supported by other authors (Klein, Sakala, Davis-Floyd, & Rooks, 2006;Lyberg, & Severinsson, 2010;Salomonsson, et al, 2010;Pereira et al, 2011;Haines et al, 2011).…”

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“…The health condition and well-being of the fetus/newborn also contribute to childbirth fear as also supported by other authors (Klein, Sakala, Davis-Floyd, & Rooks, 2006;Lyberg, & Severinsson, 2010;Salomonsson, et al, 2010;Pereira et al, 2011;Haines et al, 2011). In modern societies, women have little experience with natural childbirth, do not always have positive maternal role models, successful birth stories, and lack adequate social support, and education regarding the birth process.…”

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The Fear of Childbirth: A Study in the North of Portugal

Prata¹,

Santos²,

Santos³

et al. 2016

European Proceedings of Social &Amp; Behavioural Sciences

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Childbirth is a universal phenomenon and a meaningful experience that has the potential to trigger developmental transitions, stress, anxiety and/or fear, which, at times, can negatively impact future childbirth experiences. An exploratory and descriptive study was conducted aiming to identify the levels of fear experienced by pregnant women associated with childbirth and their main causes. A convenience sample was selected. Data collection were carried out in an outpatient obstetric hospital in the northern region of Portugal, between July 2010 and July 2012. To evaluate the intensity of fear of childbirth a visual analogic scale of 10 points was applied. Interviews were conducted in order to identify the main causes of fear. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. Regarding the level of fear, the majority (98%) of pregnant women had fear of childbirth, 60.2% reported moderate fear and 28% intense fear. Anxiety, primiparity and lack of knowledge related to birthing were also found to increase the fear of childbirth. Some of the main causes of fear identified were: complications during childbirth; pain/suffering; not knowing how to cope with pain; not able to give birth; baby with malformation/disease and/or suffering. Most women feel moderate or intense fear of childbirth and this is associated to well identified causes with high impact on the woman and family. To minimize the effects of fear, an early intervention has to be considered, including childbirth education classes where nurses can address and work women's fear in order to minimize it and promote a more positive experience.

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confidence: 78%

The Fear of Childbirth: A Study in the North of Portugal

Prata¹,

Santos²,

Santos³

et al. 2016

European Proceedings of Social &Amp; Behavioural Sciences

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“…However, we do not argue that fear of childbirth is a multidimensional concept. Although it does seem rather likely from a theoretical point of view, other data (see recent studies: Nieminen et al, 2009;Lyberg & Severinsson, 2010, Hall et al, 2009, Waldenström et al, 2006 and research techniques are needed to claim multi-dimensionality of the concept itself.…”

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Pregnant Women's Fear of Childbirth in Midwife- and Obstetrician-Led Care in Belgium and the Netherlands: Test of the Medicalization Hypothesis

2011

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Fear of childbirth has gained importance in the context of increasing medicalization of childbirth.Belgian and the Dutch societies are very similar but differ with regard to the organization of maternity care. The Dutch have a high percentage of home births and low medical intervention rates.In contrast, home births in Belgium are rarer, and the medical model is more widely used. By comparing the Belgian and the Dutch maternity care models we explored the association between fear of childbirth and medicalization.An antenatal questionnaire was completed by 833 women at 30 weeks of pregnancy. Fear of childbirth was measured by a shortened Dutch version of the Childbirth AttitudesQuestionnaire. A four-dimensional model with baby-related, pain and injuries-related, general and personal control-related, and medical interventions and hospital care-related fear, fitted well in both countries. Multiple regression analysis showed no country differences, except that Belgian women in midwife-led care were more fearful of medical interventions and hospital care than the Dutch. For the other dimensions, both Belgian and Dutch women receiving midwifery care reported less fear compared to those in obstetric antenatal care. Hence, irrespective of the maternity care model, antenatal care providers are crucial in preventing fear of childbirth.

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“…Being informed and contributing to what is happening during labor and birth has been identified as an important variable in determining how women experienced the birth (Howarth, Swain, & Treharne, 2011;Melender, 2002), by contributing to a sense of inclusion and respect in the process (Lyberg & Severinsson, 2010). Decision making may involve aspects about labor and the actual Caesarean section, hospital admission, medication and pain relief, and treatment of the baby immediately after delivery (Clement, 2001;McDonald, Amir, & Davey, 2011).…”

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South African Mothers’ Coping With an Unplanned Caesarean Section

Reenen

Rensburg

2014

Health Care for Women International

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In this study, researchers explored mothers' coping strategies in dealing with birth by unplanned Caesarean section. Mothers' experiences of a traumatic birth could be influenced by perceived strengths when coping with the stress related to the incident. Coping strategies resulted in reassessment of the birth process and were associated with a more positive and memorable experience. In-depth interviews with 10 women explored their lived experiences of childbirth. Data were analyzed thematically. Phenomenological theory served as a framework for the structuring, organizing, and categorizing of data. Mothers described several factors and coping strategies that they perceived to be effective in reducing the impact of their traumatic birth experiences.

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Fear of childbirth: mothers' experiences of team-midwifery care - a follow-up study

Abstract: In order to achieve continuity and a trusting relationship it is necessary to organise leadership and to adopt models that are flexible and support women's health.

Cited by 39 publications

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The Fear of Childbirth: A Study in the North of Portugal

The Fear of Childbirth: A Study in the North of Portugal

Pregnant Women's Fear of Childbirth in Midwife- and Obstetrician-Led Care in Belgium and the Netherlands: Test of the Medicalization Hypothesis

South African Mothers’ Coping With an Unplanned Caesarean Section

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