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Published on: May 31, 2024
Examining How Postpartum Videoconferencing Support Sessions Can Facilitate Connections between Parents: A
Megan Aston1, Sheri Price1, Anna MacLeod2
1Faculty of Health, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada.
Online postpartum video support groups help new parents feel less alone and more confident. However, parents desired more opportunities for individual conversations within these synchronous sessions.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Health Sciences
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Postpartum support is crucial for new parents' well-being and confidence.
- While online asynchronous support is common, synchronous (real-time) options like videoconferencing are less explored.
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online platforms for various support needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how parents experience synchronous postpartum support delivered via videoconferencing.
- To understand the benefits and challenges of online, real-time parent support groups.
Main Methods:
- Conducted seven one-hour videoconferencing sessions with 37 parents in groups of 4-8.
- Followed up with semi-structured interviews with 19 parents.
- Utilized feminist poststructuralism and sociomaterialism frameworks for analysis.
Main Results:
- Videoconferencing fostered supportive connections, reducing feelings of isolation and increasing parental confidence.
- Parents actively engaged with technology (camera, microphone) to navigate online interactions.
- Participants noted a desire for more opportunities for one-on-one conversations within the group setting.
Conclusions:
- Synchronous online support groups offer valuable connections for new parents.
- Nurses and healthcare providers should consider the potential of online platforms for postpartum care.
- Addressing the need for individual interaction is key to optimizing virtual postpartum support.
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