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Concerns of multiparas on the third postpartum day
JOGN Nursing; Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing
|November 1, 1981
Summary
Multiparas, or women with previous births, expressed more concerns about family relationships than infant or maternal health. Younger mothers, those with one other child at home, and mothers of male infants reported the most concerns.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Maternal Psychology
- Sociology of Family
Background:
- Understanding the psychological and social needs of mothers after childbirth is crucial for providing effective postpartum support.
- Previous births (multiparity) may alter a mother's concerns and adaptation compared to first-time mothers (primiparas).
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the primary concerns of multiparous women during the early postpartum period.
- To investigate whether these concerns differ based on maternal demographic factors and infant characteristics.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted with 56 multiparous women on their third postpartum day in the Midwest.
- A custom-developed "cord-sorting tool" comprising 61 index cards was utilized to categorize concerns.
- Data collected included maternal age, education, socioeconomic status, infant's sex, and feeding method.
Main Results:
- Multiparous women's primary concerns centered on family relationships, rather than their own health or their infant's well-being.
- Younger mothers (under 20 years old) reported a higher number of concerns.
- Mothers with one other child at home and those delivering male infants also expressed a greater number of concerns.
Conclusions:
- Postpartum care for multiparas should address relational and familial concerns alongside direct maternal and infant health.
- Specific demographic groups, including young mothers, mothers with existing children, and mothers of male infants, may require tailored support strategies.