Aim This article explores the literature on women's expectations for birth, the sociocultural
context from which these expectations originate and their impact on the interpretation of birth …

Given the biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of childbirth, it is not surprising that women
experience a complex set of emotions regarding their birth experience. The sense of failure …

The contexts of vulnerability are diversified and cover a wide range of situations where
pregnant women are likely to experience threats or disparities. Nurses should consider the …

This article reports original research that describes new mothers' experiences of birth and
maternity care. Qualitative data were collected through a survey on birth satisfaction, which …

Aim To report an analysis of the concept of vulnerability associated with pregnancy, birth
and the postnatal period. Background The concept of vulnerability during childbirth is …

In a qualitative study, 119 women completed an online, open-ended survey about their
childbirth experiences. In response to the question,“What ways, if any, did you experience …

Purpose: To examine the psychosocial impact a high-risk pregnancy has on the family and
to identify family strengths and how these strengths help families meet the challenges …

Methods Descriptive phenomenology was the qualitative research design used to
investigate mothers' experiences of traumatic births. Women were recruited through the …

Objective: To describe the experience of high‐risk pregnancy from the perspectives of
mothers and fathers. Design: A naturalistic inquiry using selected grounded‐theory …

Background Women can experience a range of psychological problems after birth, including
anxiety, depression and adjustment disorders. However, research has predominantly …