From Penis Envy to Goddesses in Everywoman:

Bolen, Jean Shinoda

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“…While some have suggested that cultural values may lead to different social views on the need for social support [ 26 , 31 ], many cultures have embedded practices where people interact in groups and these have endured over time [ 32 ]. For instance, circles of women are an ancient tradition where women share values and beliefs and where women learn from one another [ 33 ].…”

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Getting more than they realized they needed: a qualitative study of women's experience of group prenatal care

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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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BackgroundPregnant women in Canada have traditionally received prenatal care individually from their physicians, with some women attending prenatal education classes. Group prenatal care is a departure from these practices providing a forum for women to experience medical care and child birth education simultaneously and in a group setting. Although other qualitative studies have described the experience of group prenatal care, this is the first which sought to understand the central meaning or core of the experience. The purpose of this study was to understand the central meaning of the experience of group prenatal care for women who participated in CenteringPregnancy through a maternity clinic in Calgary, Canada.MethodsThe study used a phenomenological approach. Twelve women participated postpartum in a one-on-one interview and/or a group validation session between June 2009 and July 2010.ResultsSix themes emerged: (1) "getting more in one place at one time"; (2) "feeling supported"; (3) "learning and gaining meaningful information"; (4) "not feeling alone in the experience"; (5) "connecting"; and (6) "actively participating and taking on ownership of care". These themes contributed to the core phenomenon of women "getting more than they realized they needed". The active sharing among those in the group allowed women to have both their known and subconscious needs met.ConclusionsWomen's experience of group prenatal care reflected strong elements of social support in that women had different types of needs met and felt supported. The findings also broadened the understanding of some aspects of social support beyond current theories. In a contemporary North American society, the results of this study indicate that women gain from group prenatal care in terms of empowerment, efficiency, social support and education in ways not routinely available through individual care. This model of care could play a key role in addressing women's needs and improving health outcomes.

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Getting more than they realized they needed: a qualitative study of women's experience of group prenatal care

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Dolan

et al. 2012

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

109

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“…Bolen (1985, 1989), a Jungian psychologist, has proposed that the mind can be conceived as the pantheon of Greek Gods. Greek mythology began with Gaia (Earth), Mother Nature, and both female and male, who produced children, including a boy Ouranos (Sky).…”

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“…Bolen (1985, 1989) viewed the myths about the Greek gods as archetypes, innate patterns in the collective unconscious. Bolen viewed archetypes as “powerful predispositions … with characteristic drives, emotions, and needs that shape personality” (1989, p. 5).…”

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“…She's a dynamic mix of Artemis and Aphrodite, who easily slips into being a compliant Persephone with her husband. (Bolen, 1985, pp. 274–275)…”

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“…As was typical of Hera, her anger was not directed toward her husband, who had been the one who lied to her and been unfaithful. (Bolen, 1985, p. 7)…”

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From Penis Envy to Goddesses in Everywoman:

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Getting more than they realized they needed: a qualitative study of women's experience of group prenatal care

Getting more than they realized they needed: a qualitative study of women's experience of group prenatal care

A Multiple Self Theory of the Mind

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