Paternal Well-being Perception During Childbirth: Experience of Prepared Chilean Fathers After a Prenatal Education Intervention

Overview

Journal Rev Esc Enferm USP

Specialties Medical Education
Nursing

Date 2024 Oct 30

PMID 39475390

Authors

Claudia Uribe-Torres

Monica Munoz Serrano

Paulina Bravo Valenzuela

Margarita Bernales Silva

Jade Bilardi

Meredith Temple-Smith

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Abstract

Objective: To understand the father's lived experience of childbirth as a significant life situation within the well-being concept framework. To understand the father's lived experience of childbirth within the framework of the concept of well-being as a significant life situation.

Method: Secondary data analysis from a qualitative study about the experience of twelve Chilean fathers who were prepared to actively participate at childbirth from a mixed public-private health system institution between 2016-2017, was carried out. Qualitative data were extracted from transcripts of open interviews with eight of the twelve fathers after childbirth. Data were analyzed using an interpretive-phenomenological approach.

Results: Four central themes emerged from data, which were framed and understand within the psychological well-being concept: I. Feeling as a part of the healthcare team; II. Perceiving himself capable of containing and supporting his partner and being a guardian of the process; III. Being committed to being a father from the first moment of contact with the child; IV. Being wrapped in a whirlwind of emotions.

Conclusion: Father's lived experience at childbirth can be understood considering the psychological well-being concept. Prepared fathers could live the childbirth experience within a state of well-being, focusing on their achievements, commitments, and being satisfied with their roles as father and partner.

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