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Women's experiences with hypnobirth - A qualitative study.
Tiril Uldal1, Marita Strand Østmoen1, Bente Dahl1
1Centre for Women's, Family and Child Health, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), Borre, Norway.
Summary
Hypnobirth empowers women by providing coping strategies and knowledge, fostering a sense of control and enhancing birth satisfaction. This mental preparation leads to a more positive and fulfilling childbirth experience.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Hypnobirth integrates hypnosis techniques for childbirth preparation.
- It aims to promote normal birth and reduce fear, anxiety, and pain during labor.
- This study investigates women's lived experiences with hypnobirth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore women's experiences using hypnobirth during childbirth.
- To understand how hypnobirth influences perceptions and outcomes of labor.
- To identify the benefits and challenges associated with hypnobirth preparation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive phenomenological study.
- Nine in-depth interviews were conducted with women who used hypnobirth.
- Data analysis focused on understanding the essence of their childbirth experiences.
Main Results:
- Participants reported a shift in perspective towards birth, recognizing their inner strengths.
- Acquisition of coping strategies enhanced their sense of control and active participation.
- Informed decision-making was facilitated, leading to increased birth ownership and satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Hypnobirth classes equipped participants with knowledge, coping strategies, and mental training.
- This led to an empowered birth experience, strengthening trust in their birthing abilities.
- Participants advocated for integrating mental birth preparation into public health services.
Keywords:
Childbirth experienceHypnobirthMental preparationPhenomenologyQualitative studySelf-hypnosis
