First Labour

Results show that the women’s experiences of being involved in decisions and the relationship to professional and social support during their first labor can be conceptualized as one main theme: “Most important for first time mothers’ during labor is to be respected for their needs, to feel involved in the care, and support from their partner”. This theme contained three categories: “To be respected for their needs”, “To be involved in the care” and “Support from the partner”. A safe and calm environment positively influenced the women’s sense of support, and the ability to have her partner physically present positively influenced the sense of support. When healthcare professionals responded to a woman’s unique needs during labor, the woman felt that the support was based on her as an individual and possibility to being involved in decisions; otherwise a feeling of uncertainty emerged. If the woman’s partner was able to offer support, then it was essential that he was physically present in the room throughout the birth. Most Important for First Time Mothers during Labor is to be Respected for their Needs, to Feel Involved in the Care and Support from their Partners Lena Nilsson

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Last date updated on September, 2024