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Gaceta Sanitaria

Print version ISSN 0213-9111

Abstract

LOEZAR-HERNANDEZ, Mariana; BRIONES-VOZMEDIANO, Erica; GEA-SANCHEZ, Montserrat  and  OTERO-GARCIA, Laura. Perception of health care in the first experience of motherhood and fatherhood. Gac Sanit [online]. 2022, vol.36, n.5, pp.425-432.  Epub Mar 13, 2023. ISSN 0213-9111.  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.12.005.

Objective:

To explore the perceptions of new mothers and fathers about the health care received during the transition to parenthood.

Method:

Qualitative study based on 12 semi-structured interviews with seven women who conformed a self-help group, and five of their partners, in Segovia, Spain (2018-2019). A qualitative content analysis was used.

Results:

Five categories were identified: (1) health care received during the prenatal stage; (2) health care received during childbirth; (3) postpartum care for women; (4) health response during parenting; and (5) gestation and benefits of a self-help group. In the prenatal period they needed more information about childbirth and postpartum and preparation to support them in the transition to parenthood. In childbirth, there was a failure to meet expectations regarding the health care received. In the postpartum period, they expressed the need for greater follow-up of women from a biopsychosocial perspective. In pediatric visits, the importance of encouraging the participation of fathers was reported. Women stated that there are currently no health benefits that favor the establishment of support networks and safe spaces where they can express their feelings and emotions.

Conclusions:

It is necessary to reformulate existing spaces such as childbirth preparation classes and breastfeeding support groups, and to implement new strategies from the health care point of view. It is also essential to reinforce comprehensive, humanized health care that encourages parental involvement.

Keywords : Mothers; Fathers; Prenatal care; Postnatal care; Self-help groups; Qualitative research; Spain.

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