First-Time Mothers' Expectations and Experiences of Postnatal Care in England
Jenny McLeish1, Merryl Harvey2, Maggie Redshaw1
1University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.
Qualitative Health Research
|September 17, 2020
Summary
First-time mothers
Area of Science:
- Maternal Health
- Midwifery
- Postnatal Care
Background:
- Postnatal care satisfaction is low among women in England.
- Understanding first-time mothers' expectations and experiences is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore first-time mothers' expectations of postnatal care.
- To examine the relationship between expectations, needs, experiences, and confidence.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal qualitative descriptive study.
- 32 first-time mothers participated.
- Two semi-structured interviews conducted during pregnancy and 2-3 months postpartum.
Main Results:
- Mother's satisfaction and confidence were influenced by meeting individual needs, not just expectations.
- Five distinct trajectories identified in the relationship between care aspects.
- Responsive assessment and adjustment of care are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Meeting individual postnatal needs is key to maternal satisfaction and confidence.
- Antenatal and postnatal needs assessment and care adjustment are vital for effective support.
Keywords:
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