To build a bridge between two worlds: Mothers' experiences of professional support at the maternity ward

We studied the experience of professional support among first-time mothers in relation to a scale measuring professional support in maternity care. We used a qualitative study with both an inductive and deductive approach and interviewed nine mothers. Our findings, both inductive and deductive, sugg...

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Published in:Health care for women international 2016-10, Vol.37 (10), p.1067-1081
Main Authors: Thorstensson, Stina, Andersson, Anna, Israelsson, Sofie, Ekström, Anette, Hertfelt Wahn, Elisabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast Feeding
Female
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Kvinna, barn och familj (WomFam)
Mothers - psychology
Nurse-Patient Relations
Nursing
Obstetrics
Parity
Postnatal Care
Pregnancy
Qualitative Research
Social Support
Woman, Child and Family (WomFam)
Young Adult
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Summary:We studied the experience of professional support among first-time mothers in relation to a scale measuring professional support in maternity care. We used a qualitative study with both an inductive and deductive approach and interviewed nine mothers. Our findings, both inductive and deductive, suggest that first-time mothers expect professional support in their transition into motherhood, building a bridge between two worlds. The first meeting, acknowledging individual needs, and supporting partner participation were important for good support. Maternity care should be organized with a focus on availability and professional support for mothers and the increased participation of their partners. Our scale of measurement can be useful but needs some development.
ISSN:0739-9332
1096-4665
1096-4665
DOI:10.1080/07399332.2015.1094072