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  • 1Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit, Cork, Republic of Ireland. cronincam@shb.ie

Journal of Clinical Nursing
|February 27, 2003
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First-time mothers often feel unprepared for childbirth and motherhood, needing more comprehensive support beyond infant care. Enhanced postnatal care strategies are crucial for maternal well-being and successful adaptation to new roles.

Area of Science:

  • Maternal Health
  • Postnatal Care
  • Sociology of Motherhood

Background:

  • First-time mothers face significant challenges adapting to motherhood in the postnatal period.
  • Existing support systems may not fully address the diverse needs of young mothers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the needs, perceptions, and experiences of first-time mothers during the postnatal period.
  • To explore themes related to birth, hospitalization, support systems, and psychological well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing focus groups and in-depth interviews with 13 first-time mothers.
  • Content analysis was employed to identify key themes from the collected data.

Main Results:

  • Participants reported feeling unprepared for birth and motherhood, experiencing significant pain, and receiving limited rest during hospitalization.

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  • While midwives provided physical and emotional support, breastfeeding was not accepted. Maternal grandmothers were crucial for childcare and emotional support.
  • Professional support from public health nurses was available but perceived to focus primarily on infant development, neglecting maternal psychological well-being, including depression and loneliness.

    • Conclusions:

    • There is a need for improved antenatal preparation and postnatal support that addresses the holistic needs of first-time mothers, including psychological well-being.
    • National policies should be reviewed to enhance maternal care, recognizing the importance of support beyond infant-focused services.
    • Further research is warranted to develop and evaluate interventions supporting first-time mothers' adaptation and mental health.