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Narrative Sense-Making During COVID-19: Using Stories to Understand Birth in a Global Pandemic
Maria Brann1, Jennifer J Bute1, Susanna Foxworthy Scott2
1Department of Communication Studies, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.
Health Communication
|February 17, 2023
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the birth experiences of women in 2020. Many felt the pandemic overshadowed their childbirth, affecting their sense of agency and emotional well-being.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for pregnant individuals.
- Healthcare restrictions altered standard birth experiences, impacting maternal well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how women made sense of their childbirth experiences during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To analyze the narrative sense-making processes of women who gave birth between March and July 2020.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of written narratives from 71 women who gave birth in the United States.
- Application of communicated narrative sense-making theoretical framework.
Main Results:
- Women perceived the pandemic's impact on their birth as either overshadowing or an inconvenience.
- Participants reported threats to their autonomy and agency as patients and mothers.
- Emotional tolls included fear, sadness, anxiety, and depression.
Conclusions:
- Birth stories serve as crucial sites for women's narrative sense-making.
- The pandemic significantly influenced maternal mental health and the perception of childbirth.
- Understanding these experiences is vital for supporting women during public health crises.
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