Nepalese mothers' experiences of care in labour

This paper aims to explore mothers' experiences of the care received while giving birth in hospital settings in Nepal. An interview study with 10 first-time mothers voluntarily recruited from maternity units in two tertiary-level hospitals was conducted over a four-month period. Ethical approva...

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Published in:Evidence based midwifery 2014-12, Vol.12 (4), p.127
Main Authors: Sapkota, Sabitri, Sayami, Jamuna Tamrakar, Manadhar, Maiya Devi, Erlandsson, Kerstin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Births
Caring
Childbirth
Childbirth & labor
Content analysis
Data collection
Families & family life
Fear
Health and Welfare
Health facilities
Health professionals
Hospitals
Hälsa och välfärd
In care
Interviews
Maternity units
Medical research
Midwifery
Mothers
Nurses
Nursing care
Qualitative research
Researchers
Studies
Women
Womens health
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Summary:This paper aims to explore mothers' experiences of the care received while giving birth in hospital settings in Nepal. An interview study with 10 first-time mothers voluntarily recruited from maternity units in two tertiary-level hospitals was conducted over a four-month period. Ethical approval was obtained from the Nepal Health Research Council. Data were analysed using content analysis. The main category 'trust in care providers, both relatives and professionals, was fundamental for mothers to feel cared for' captured the essence of the two categories 'accountable caring' and 'the act of communication' with, in total, nine sub-categories. For women to experience 'being cared for' in birth, they need to be accompanied by relatives and they need to trust those relatives and healthcare providers. This study concludes by arguing that relatives are a valued addition to healthcare providers' provision of clinical care during birth. Delivery of preparation for birth sessions for both mother and relatives are recommended. Mothers highlighted that more information and some preparation for birth might have reduced their fear.
ISSN:1479-4489