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A time for psycho-spiritual transcendence: The experiences of Iranian women of pain during childbirth

(2017) A time for psycho-spiritual transcendence: The experiences of Iranian women of pain during childbirth. Women and Birth. pp. 491-496. ISSN 1871-5192

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Abstract

Background: The description of women's experiences of childbirth improves our understandings of the nature of childbirth, women's suffering and pain during childbirth. Aim: This study aimed to explore women's experiences of pain during childbirth. Method: A qualitative study was conducted using a conventional content analysis method proposed by Graneheim and Lundman (2004). In-depth face to face semi-structured interviews were held with 17 women who met inclusion criteria for participation in this study. Findings: The women's experiences of pain during childbirth was described as 'a time for psycho-spiritual transcendence'. Categories developed during the data analysis were 'conflicting emotions towards pain', 'new insight towards labor pain', 'self-actualization' and 'spiritual development'. Conclusion: Most participants had positive experiences and attitudes towards pain during childbirth influenced by cultural, context and religious factors. According to this study, 'transcendental progression' was an eminent feeling that created positive inner feelings along with self-actualization in women. This provides a new insight on labor pain and helps healthcare providers understand the effect of pain during childbirth on women's spiritual, mental and psychological needs. (c) 2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Australian College of Midwives.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Transcendence Labor pain Motherhood Psycho-spiritual Childbirth birth religion perspectives voices health labor Nursing Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Page Range: pp. 491-496
Journal or Publication Title: Women and Birth
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 30
Number: 6
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2017.04.010
ISSN: 1871-5192
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/4115

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