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Experiences of women with impaired physical mobility during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum: A case study
Marika Merits1, Kadi Lubi2, Meelike Tammes1
1Midwifery Department, Health Education Centre, Tallinn Health Care College, Tallinn, Estonia.
Introduction:
The research deals with a little-studied topic in Estonia: the experiences of women with impaired physical mobility (IPM) during pregnancy, childbirth, and in the postpartum period. Women with IPM, a vulnerable group, have a higher risk of complications and a higher probability of missing out on comprehensive maternity care.
Methods:
The method of the present research is qualitative. It is a case study of three women with IPM with whom semi-structured interviews were conducted.
Results:
It was found that women with IPM encountered several obstacles and problems during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; despite this, women's experiences with maternity care were mostly positive. Furthermore, there are several areas for improvement to ensure more comprehensive maternity care. Women with IPM need more support and help, and midwives are expected to have additional knowledge regarding the specifics or limitations resulting from mobility impairments.
Conclusions:
In the future, the topic needs greater attention and improvement in the Estonian context to ensure more comprehensive maternity care for women with IPM. It is important to provide midwives the knowledge and skills to assist women with IPM during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
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