Parents’ life satisfaction prior to and following preterm birth [PDF]
The current study tested whether the reported lower wellbeing of parents after preterm birth, relative to term birth, is a continuation of a pre-existing difference before pregnancy. Parents from Germany (the German Socio-Economic Panel Study, N = 10,649)
Robert Eves +6 more
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Birth Perceptions and Birth Satisfaction of Primiparous Women Having Vaginal Delivery [PDF]
Introduction: The aim of this study is to explore the birth perceptions and satisfaction levels of primiparous women who delivered vaginally in a public hospital.Methods: The study was conducted with a descriptive and cross-sectional design and was ...
Ayşegül Şahin Çelebi, Öznur Çetin
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The Association between Birth Satisfaction and the Risk of Postpartum Depression [PDF]
Negative experiences with childbirth might have a negative impact on a woman’s overall health, including a higher risk of postpartum depression. The aim of the study was to examine the association between birth satisfaction and the risk of postpartum depression (PPD).
Martina Baskova, Zuzana Skodova
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The birth satisfaction scale [PDF]
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a psychometric scale – the birth satisfaction scale (BSS) – for assessing women's birth perceptions.Design/methodology/approachLiterature review and transcribed research‐based perceived birth satisfaction and dissatisfaction expression statements were converted into a scored questionnaire.FindingsThree ...
Hollins Martin, Caroline J. +1 more
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Factors predicting birth satisfaction in Hungary [PDF]
Birth satisfaction is influenced by demographic, obstetric and cognitive factors. There is a paucity of research on birth satisfaction in Hungary, despite the country displaying high rates of medical interventions during childbirth. A cross-sectional study was conducted online with 78 Hungarian women.
Zsofia Borbala Nagy, Caroline Lafarge
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Risk factors and racial disparities related to low maternal birth satisfaction with labor induction: a prospective, cohort study [PDF]
Background Decreased birth satisfaction has been associated with labor induction. Yet, there is a paucity of data evaluating risk factors for decreased satisfaction associated with labor induction.
Rebecca F. Hamm +2 more
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Women’s satisfaction with birth control methods
The maternal and infant mortality in Pakistan is still high. The use of safe and important methods of contraception allows men and women to decide the number and spacing of their pregnancies and to improve the uptake and continuation of use of family ...
Laila Khan +3 more
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the German version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) [PDF]
Background Up to one third of women are dissatisfied with their birth experience. A negative birth experience can have detrimental outcomes, making an early detection of dissatisfaction with the birth experience very important.
Lara Seefeld +5 more
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Maternal Birth Satisfaction Relating to Intraoperative and Early Postpartum Skin-to-Skin Contact with the Neonate During Caesarean Birth: An Integrative Review [PDF]
Background: Mothers and their newborns experiencing caesarean birth often receive delayed or interrupted skin-to-skin care (SSC) despite the intervention being well recognised as beneficial to both mother and baby, with no associated risk for increased ...
Alexandria McCutcheon +2 more
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Women's levels of birth satisfaction in the Greek Cypriot context [PDF]
Women's satisfaction with their childbirth experiences is an important outcome for perinatal healthcare systems. Low satisfaction levels have been associated with both short-term and long-term implications for the mother, the baby and the family unit. This is the first study conducted in Cyprus measuring women's birth satisfaction levels through BSS-R ...
Eleni Hadjigeorgiou +4 more
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