“I Didn’t Know What to Ask About”: First-Time Mothers’ Conceptions of Prenatal Preparation for the Early Parenthood Period

Abstract

The aim of this phenomenographic study was to describe first-time mothers’ conceptions of prenatal preparation for the early parenthood period in relation to their experiences of early parenthood. Eighteen first-time mothers were interviewed approximately 1 month after giving birth. The categories identified in the analysis were: accessing appropriate sources of support, gaining knowledge to form realistic expectations, and mobilizing and strengthening personal resources. First-time mothers want health professionals to actively address postnatal issues as they have difficulties in knowing prenatally what knowledge will prepare them for early parenthood. Both professional and peer support during pregnancy were conceived as important for gaining knowledge. Professionals can support by guidance to reliable sources of information and encouraging personal reflections and partner communication.

The Spanish version of the Mothers' Postnatal Sense of Security Scale: Psychometric properties and predictive utility

“…To fully understand the theoretical framework supporting the factors related to mothers'sense of security and their relative weights, it would be useful to identify the variables that could be related to the security construct to some degree. First, in line with previously published results (Pålsson et al, 2018;Persson & Dykes, 2009;Persson et al, 2011) factor that determined their sense of security, and therefore the importance of empowerment in decision-making must be emphasized (Danbjørg, Wagner, Kristensen, & Clemensen, 2015).…”

“…Nonetheless, it noted several factors related to the construct of mothers' sense of security for the studies it did include. On a personal level, mothers' postnatal sense of security is related to factors, such as previous motherhood experience (Persson & Dykes, 2009, Persson, Fridlund, Kvist, & Dykes, 2011, complications of pregnancy (Pålsson, Kvist, Ekelin, Hallström, & Persson, 2018), the physical well-being of the mother and newborn (Namey & Lyerly, 2010;Persson & Dykes, 2009), the feeling of not being alone (Melender & Lauri, 2002); autonomy, comfort, and a sense of control (Namey & Lyerly, 2010). At the family level, their sense of security is associated with factors, such as social and partner-provided support (Pålsson et al, 2018).…”

“…On a personal level, mothers' postnatal sense of security is related to factors, such as previous motherhood experience (Persson & Dykes, 2009, Persson, Fridlund, Kvist, & Dykes, 2011, complications of pregnancy (Pålsson, Kvist, Ekelin, Hallström, & Persson, 2018), the physical well-being of the mother and newborn (Namey & Lyerly, 2010;Persson & Dykes, 2009), the feeling of not being alone (Melender & Lauri, 2002); autonomy, comfort, and a sense of control (Namey & Lyerly, 2010). At the family level, their sense of security is associated with factors, such as social and partner-provided support (Pålsson et al, 2018). Finally, in the healthcare context, mothers' postnatal sense of security is associated with prenatal care (Pålsson et al, 2018), the support received from healthcare professionals, and the consistency of information provided (Persson & Dykes, 2009;Persson et al, 2011).…”

“…At the family level, their sense of security is associated with factors, such as social and partner‐provided support (Pålsson et al, 2018). Finally, in the healthcare context, mothers' postnatal sense of security is associated with prenatal care (Pålsson et al, 2018), the support received from healthcare professionals, and the consistency of information provided (Persson & Dykes, 2009; Persson et al, 2011).…”

Masalah Menyusui sebagai Determinan Terjadinya Risiko Depresi Postpartum pada Ibu Nifas Normal

“…Keberhasilan menyusui memerlukan dukungan sosial, maka pendidikan persiapan menyusui tidak bisa difokuskan hanya pada ibu, tapi juga untuk suami ataupun seluruh keluarga yang ada di dekat ibu. 28…”