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Women's temporal experiences during the delivery process: a phenomenological study

C T Beck1

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston 02881-0814.

International Journal of Nursing Studies
|June 1, 1994
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Women

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Psychology
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Understanding women's subjective experiences during childbirth is crucial for improving maternity care.
  • Temporal perception is a key aspect of lived experience, yet its nuances during labor remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the meaning of women's lived experiences of time during the labor and delivery process.
  • To gain insight into how mothers perceive time passing during childbirth.

Main Methods:

  • A phenomenological approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews with seven mothers.
  • Colaizzi's phenomenological method was used for data analysis.
  • Interviews were conducted on the second day postpartum to capture immediate reflections.

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Main Results:

  • Women's experiences of time during delivery are characterized by a paradoxical and fluctuating nature.
  • Mothers described significant shifts in their perception of time's passage throughout labor.
  • The subjective experience of time profoundly impacted their overall childbirth experience.

Conclusions:

  • The temporal experience during delivery is complex and non-linear.
  • Findings offer valuable insights for nursing practice to better support women during labor.
  • Acknowledging and addressing the fluctuating nature of time perception can enhance patient care and satisfaction.