Postnatal experiences of women with cardiac conditions: a systematic review and meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The leading cause of maternal mortality in high-income countries is cardiovascular conditions. The highest risk period for women with cardiac conditions is usually the early postnatal phase; however, postnatal care is often under-resourced. We aim to inform supportive care pathways that address the medical and emotional needs of women with cardiac disease during the postnatal period.

Data sources

To identify studies, Medline via Ovid, Embase via Ovid, CINAHL via EBSCO, PsycINFO via EBSCO, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, and ASSIA via ProQuest were searched (database inception-June 2025).

Study eligibility criteria

Studies reporting qualitative data about the postnatal experiences of women with any cardiac condition globally were included. The postnat

SUBMITTER: Kiley JX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12509772 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature