The Lived Experience of Family Support Among Women During and After Childbirth in Jordan: A Phenomenological Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many studies highlight the importance of family support in enhancing the experience of childbirth among women.

Objective

This qualitative study aimed to describe the lived experience of family support from the perspective of women during and after childbirth in the Jordanian context.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach was used to explore the experiences of women's family support in the context of their childbirth experiences. A total of 11 Jordanian women participated in the study. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data.

Results

Four major themes emerged from the data describing family support provided to women during and after childbirth. These themes were family support during childbirth, f

SUBMITTER: Ababneh AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10956139 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature