Women's experience of psychological birth trauma in China: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The psychological birth trauma is a universal phenomenon in childbearing women. The influences could extend in a wide range, which includes the mothers' health, mother-infant relationship, partner relationship. The medical staff could even choose to quit playing their part in the birthing process. The phenomenon has gradually garnered attention around the world. However, it has rarely been discussed under Chinese special conditions. The study was to explore Chinese women's lived experiences of psychological birth trauma during labor and birth.

Methods

A descriptive phenomenological approach was adopted in this study. Twenty-four women were recruited, who reported having experienced psychological birth trauma. In-depth interviews were conducted within 1 week after

SUBMITTER: Zhang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7590597 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature