Risk status and traumatic birth perception in pregnancy

Area of Science:

• Perinatal mental health
• Obstetrics
• Psychology

Background:

• High-risk pregnancies present unique challenges for expectant mothers.
• Anxiety and fear of childbirth are significant concerns during pregnancy.
• Understanding the impact of pregnancy risk on birth perception is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the effect of high-risk pregnancies on pregnant women's perception of anxiety.
• To investigate the relationship between pregnancy risk and the perception of traumatic birth.
• To assess anxiety levels and traumatic birth perceptions in a cohort of pregnant women.

Main Methods:

• A comparative descriptive study was conducted.
• 156 pregnant women participated in the study.
• Data were collected using a pregnant information form, State and Trait Anxiety Scale, and Traumatic Birth Perception Scale.

Main Results:

• A significant percentage of pregnant women feared vaginal delivery (62.8%).
• Low-risk pregnancies showed a low positive correlation between traumatic anxiety and traumatic delivery perception.
• High-risk pregnancies exhibited a moderate positive relationship between traumatic anxiety and traumatic delivery perception (p < 0.05).

Conclusions:

• Identifying risk factors for traumatic birth perception is recommended.
• Holistic care strategies should be developed to prevent traumatic birth experiences.
• Addressing maternal anxiety is essential for positive birth outcomes.