Women’s Experiences of Vaginal Birth: A Qualitative Study

Havva Yeşildere Sağlam; Atike Kaya; Elif Gursoy

Article Details

Women’s Experiences of Vaginal Birth: A Qualitative Study

Authors:

Havva Yeşildere Sağlam | Atike Kaya | Elif Gursoy

Publisher:

Selcuk University

Main Topics:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.269-275

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345138

pISSN:

2602-3741

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Aims: Women gain important experiences during the birth process that they will remember throughout their lives. The aim of this study is to examine womens traumatic birth experiences. Methods: This study is a qualitative study conducted with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and a Semi-structured Interview Form. Interviews continued until data saturation was reached and the study was completed with 16 women. Thematic analysis method was used in data analysis. Results: Womens experiences were analyzed under four main themes: Situations that leave a mark, Physical environment, Obstetric violence and Expectations. Conclusion: It was determined that women had traumatic experiences related to the birth process. It was determined that women experienced complex emotions during the birth process and were exposed to obstetric violence. Women characterized birth as salvation and beginning. For women to have a positive birth experience, their care should be planned in a respectful, supportive and holistic manner and their decisions should be respected. Keywords: vaginal birth, birth experience, qualitative research, phenomenology.

 Aims: Women gain important experiences during the birth process that they will remember throughout their lives. The aim of this study is to examine womens traumatic birth experiences. Methods: This study is a qualitative study conducted with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and a Semi-structured Interview Form. Interviews continued until data saturation was reached and the study was completed with 16 women. Thematic analysis method was used in data analysis. Results: Womens experiences were analyzed under four main themes: Situations that leave a mark, Physical environment, Obstetric violence and Expectations. Conclusion: It was determined that women had traumatic experiences related to the birth process. It was determined that women experienced complex emotions during the birth process and were exposed to obstetric violence. Women characterized birth as salvation and beginning. For women to have a positive birth experience, their care should be planned in a respectful, supportive and holistic manner and their decisions should be respected. Keywords: vaginal birth, birth experience, qualitative research, phenomenology.

 Aims: Women gain important experiences during the birth process that they will remember throughout their lives. The aim of this study is to examine womens traumatic birth experiences. Methods: This study is a qualitative study conducted with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and a Semi-structured Interview Form. Interviews continued until data saturation was reached and the study was completed with 16 women. Thematic analysis method was used in data analysis. Results: Womens experiences were analyzed under four main themes: Situations that leave a mark, Physical environment, Obstetric violence and Expectations. Conclusion: It was determined that women had traumatic experiences related to the birth process. It was determined that women experienced complex emotions during the birth process and were exposed to obstetric violence. Women characterized birth as salvation and beginning. For women to have a positive birth experience, their care should be planned in a respectful, supportive and holistic manner and their decisions should be respected. Keywords: vaginal birth, birth experience, qualitative research, phenomenology.

 Aims: Women gain important experiences during the birth process that they will remember throughout their lives. The aim of this study is to examine womens traumatic birth experiences. Methods: This study is a qualitative study conducted with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and a Semi-structured Interview Form. Interviews continued until data saturation was reached and the study was completed with 16 women. Thematic analysis method was used in data analysis. Results: Womens experiences were analyzed under four main themes: Situations that leave a mark, Physical environment, Obstetric violence and Expectations. Conclusion: It was determined that women had traumatic experiences related to the birth process. It was determined that women experienced complex emotions during the birth process and were exposed to obstetric violence. Women characterized birth as salvation and beginning. For women to have a positive birth experience, their care should be planned in a respectful, supportive and holistic manner and their decisions should be respected. Keywords: vaginal birth, birth experience, qualitative research, phenomenology.

Article Details

Women’s Experiences of Vaginal Birth: A Qualitative Study

Authors: Havva Yeşildere Sağlam | Atike Kaya | Elif Gursoy

Publisher: Selcuk University

Main Topics: Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal: Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.269-275

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001345138

pISSN: 2602-3741

vaginal birth

birth experience

qualitative research

phenomenology

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Authors:

Havva Yeşildere Sağlam | Atike Kaya | Elif Gursoy

Publisher:

Selcuk University

Main Topics:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.269-275

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345138

pISSN:

2602-3741