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The preterm labor experience: a balancing act

M A Coster-Schulz1, M C Mackey

  • 1Department of Mental Health, William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute, South Carolina, USA.

Clinical Nursing Research
|January 27, 1999
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Women navigate preterm labor through five stages: awareness, sense-making, strategy implementation, stressor management, and growth. Understanding this journey aids healthcare providers in supporting pregnant individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal Health
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Pregnancy

Background:

  • Preterm labor presents significant physical and emotional challenges for women.
  • Limited research exists on women's lived experiences and coping mechanisms during preterm labor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how women describe, interpret, and manage their preterm labor experiences.
  • To identify the distinct stages women navigate during preterm labor.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving in-depth interviews with ten married, middle-class women.
  • Data collected through tape-recorded interviews during hospitalization, post-discharge telephone calls, and post-birth follow-ups.
  • Utilized qualitative data analysis techniques to identify recurring themes and stages.

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Main Results:

  • Identified five recursive stages in the preterm labor experience: awareness/imbalance, sense-making, strategy development, stressor management, and growth.
  • Women actively interpreted and managed their experiences, seeking to restore balance amidst life stressors.
  • The experience, though challenging, led to personal growth for participants.

Conclusions:

  • Women's perspectives on preterm labor reveal a dynamic, multi-stage process of adaptation and coping.
  • Healthcare professionals can utilize this understanding to provide more empathetic and effective support to women experiencing preterm labor.
  • Further research can explore diverse populations and interventions to support women through this critical period.