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Women's experience of the encounter with the midwife during childbirth
Objective:
to describe women's experience of the encounter with the midwife during childbirth.
Design:
a qualitative study using a phenomenological approach. Data were collected via tape-recorded interviews.
Setting:
the Alternative Birth Care Centre, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden in 1994.
Participants:
18 women, six primiparous and 12 multiparous who were two to four days post delivery.
Key Findings:
the essential structure of the studied phenomenon was described as 'presence' and included three themes: to be seen as an individual, to have a trusting relationship and to be supported and guided on one's own terms.
Implications For Practice:
the need to be seen as an individual can be realised by affirmation and familiarity with the midwife and surroundings. A trusting relationship can be obtained by good communication and proficient behaviour. By providing a sense of control the women can be supported and guided on their own terms. Above all they must feel that the midwife is present.
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