Effects of information on adaptation to cesarean birth Journal Article


Authors: Fawcett, J.; Pollio, N.; Tully, A.; Baron, M.; Henklein, J. C.; Jones, R. C.
Article Title: Effects of information on adaptation to cesarean birth
Abstract: The effects of cesarean birth information given in childbirth preparation classes on maternal postpartum reactions to unplanned cesarean delivery were examined. An experimental group received comprehensive cesarean birth information as part of standard childbirth preparation classes. The control group received a standard childbirth preparation class curriculum that included limited cesarean birth information. The control group reported a slight decline in pain intensity from 1-2 days to 6 weeks postpartum, whereas the experimental group showed no change over time. No differences between the two groups were found in perception of the birth experience, physical distress, self-esteem, functional status, feelings about the baby, or quality of the marital relationship. The lack of substantial differences between the groups may be due to the normalizing effect of the high cesarean birth rate and greater attention given to this method of childbirth by expectant parents and childbirth educators. © Lippincott-Raven Publishers.
Keywords: adult; comparative study; methodology; nursing; pain; patient education; standard; adaptive behavior; psychological aspect; adaptation, psychological; education; models, nursing; self concept; daily life activity; marriage; mother; mothers; model; cesarean section; mental stress; stress, psychological; activities of daily living; nursing evaluation research; mother child relation; puerperal disorders; mother-child relations; human; female; article; prenatal care; support, u.s. gov't, p.h.s.; maternal care; puerperal disorder; maternal-child nursing
Journal Title: Nursing Research
Volume: 42
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0029-6562
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 1993-01-01
Start Page: 49
End Page: 53
Language: English
PUBMED: 8424068
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 1 March 2019 -- Source: Scopus
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