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The childbirth experiences of Iranian women with birth plans.
Ahmadpour, Parivash; Moosavi, Sanaz; Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Sakineh; Jahanfar, Shayesteh; Mirghafourvand, Mojgan.
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  • Ahmadpour P; Medical Philosophy and History Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
  • Moosavi S; Women Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
  • Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S; Midwifery Department, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
  • Jahanfar S; Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine, Boston, USA.
  • Mirghafourvand M; Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Heliyon ; 10(17): e37555, 2024 Sep 15.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39290261
ABSTRACT

Background:

Childbirth constitutes a significant milestone in a woman's life, influencing both her physical and mental well-being as well as her relationship with the child. Employing a birth plan (BP) can contribute positively to obstetric outcomes, enhancing the overall birthing experience for women. BPs are not universally embraced in many countries, and there is limited research on women's experiences with BP in Iran. This study seeks to explore and understand the perspectives of women who have utilized a BP during their delivery.

Methods:

This qualitative study included 14 women who had BP and experienced delivery. Data was collected through in-depth, semi-structured individual interviews. The sample selection followed a purposive approach, and data analysis utilized content analysis with a conventional approach facilitated by MAXQDA software version 2020.

Results:

The examination of pertinent data concerning women's experiences identified five key themes preparation, participation, support, emotional well-being, and unmet expectations.

Conclusions:

This study's findings indicate that BPs enhance the overall birthing experience, suggesting their potential utility in improving the quality of obstetric care. Nevertheless, additional studies are essential to validate these results on a broader scale and facilitate the nationwide implementation of BPs.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Heliyon Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Irán Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Heliyon Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Irán Pais de publicación: Reino Unido