Association between fear of childbirth and maternal acceptance of pregnancy

International nursing review
D Coşkuner PoturY Hamlaci

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed to explore the associations between fear of childbirth, acceptance of pregnancy and identification with the motherhood role among primipara women. Women who have difficulty accepting their pregnancy have a harder time adapting to pregnancy and motherhood and experience more fears related to childbirth. The number of studies conducted on this topic is limited. This study involved 310 pregnant women admitted to a public hospital in Istanbul between January and June of 2013. A participant identification form, the Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire and the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A were used for data collection. Pregnant women participating in the study experienced moderate levels fear of childbirth. Pregnant women who requested caesarean section experienced more intense fear of childbirth. Fear of childbirth scores had significant but weak correlations with acceptance of pregnancy and identification with the motherhood role. The findings showed that acceptance of pregnancy and identification with the motherhood role are weakly associated with fear of childbirth. The results from this study can be used to help: increase awareness among health professionals (doctors...Continue Reading

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