: An interpretive phenomenological framework guided the review of the literature. Three
electronic databases were searched as well as reference lists and author searches. Articles …

Childbirth is a uniquely personal and unique experience for each woman. The birth is
frequently associated with vivid and distinct memories of the journey. Many elements are …

Background Evidence shows that negative childbirth experiences may lead to undesirable
effects including failure to breastfeed, reduced love for the baby, emotional upsets, post …

Objective To gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of women who gave birth at
the Kiboga District Hospital in Uganda through analysis of their childbirth stories. Design …

Sixteen-year-old Anna gave birth to her second child in the Salvation Army Clinic in the
Ashanti Province of Ghana, having lost her first. She thanked God for safe passage for …

This literature review was carried out in the UK to explore the cultural practices of Nigerian
women during pregnancy and childbirth both within and outside their indigenous …

Childbirth is significantly influenced by women's cultural perceptions, beliefs, expectations,
fears, and cultural practices. Our purpose in conducting this focused ethnography was to …

Background & aim: Women experience childbirth in a variety of contexts with different
aspirations. However, the experience has far-reaching implications for women's health and …

Background There is currently a substantial international research focus on issues relating
to childbirth distress, traumatic birth and negative birth experiences. Less research attention …

Stillbirth is hardly discussed in households especially among women of reproductive age in
some of the costal societies in Ghana. In the life of a pregnant woman it is almost a taboo; …