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Not clients, not consumers and definitely not maternants

N Batra1, R J Lilford

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.

European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Simple terms like "mother-to-be" are preferred by most pregnant women. Research surveyed 100 women to find the best terminology for addressing pregnant individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Medical Communication

Background:

  • Effective communication is crucial in healthcare settings.
  • Choosing appropriate terminology when addressing pregnant women impacts patient perception and engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify preferred terminology for addressing women during pregnancy.
  • To evaluate patient preferences for various terms used in antenatal care.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study involving 100 women aged 15-50.
  • Participants selected preferred terms from a list of six options for addressing pregnant women.

Main Results:

  • Preferences for terminology varied among participants.
  • Simple, softer terms such as "mother-to-be" and "pregnant women" were favored over clinical terms like "client" or "consumer".

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Conclusions:

  • No single term achieved universal approval for addressing pregnant women.
  • Terms like "mother-to-be" are widely accepted and preferred by the majority of pregnant individuals.