Maternal experiences of women who had received salutary childbirth education: A descriptive qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childbirth education, underpinned by Salutogenesis, presents a paradigm shift in maternal care. There was no present information about the maternal experiences of women who had received Salutary childbirth education.

Objective

The present study aimed to deeply explore women's pregnancy, birth and postnatal experiences who attended the 'Salutary Childbirth Education Program' and shed light on the mechanisms of Salutogenesis on maternal health promotion.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative study was conducted with 15 mothers. The study was conducted during April-October 2023. Data were obtained through semi-structured, in-depth individual longitudinal interviews to cover all maternal periods. A thematic analysis was performed.

Results

Women stated that t

SUBMITTER: Deliktas Demirci A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11810502 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature