First-time fathers' perception of their childbirth experiences

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ID4957112
AuthorsAnne M Howarth (University of Otago), Kate M Scott (0000-0002-3928-8377, University of Otago), Nicola R Swain (University of Otago), Nicola Swain (corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume24
Issue7
Pages929-940
Publication date2019-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105316687628
PMID28810392
OpenAlexW2581403680
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited33

Birth satisfaction impacts on a man's adjustment to his new role as father. Fathers have been found to have needs similar to those of mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. Research suggests that these needs may not be being met for first-time fathers. In a quantitative survey, fathers' birth satisfaction was similar to mothers. This study then used a phenomenological form of thematic analysis to gain an insight into the birth experiences of 155 first-time New Zealand fathers. Core themes included safety of mother and baby, understanding support role, mother in control and managing pain and care and communication after birth. Fathers commented on what impacted on their childbirth experiences and in so doing outlined their needs for a positive experience. Fathers experienced a high level of satisfaction along with a need to be involved and included

Childbirth · Developmental psychology · Perception · Pregnancy · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology

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