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["I saw my child being born": experience of fathers in delivery rooms].

Authors :
Tomeleri KR
Pieri FM
Violin MR
Serafim D
Marcon SS
Source :
Revista gaucha de enfermagem [Rev Gaucha Enferm] 2007 Dec; Vol. 28 (4), pp. 497-504.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A descriptive exploratory study with qualitative approach was carried out in the Municipal Maternity of Londrina, Paraná, Brazil, with the aim of assessing the knowledge of parents as to the rights of the partner during labor and delivery, and to find out about his experience during the birth of his child. Forty young fathers experiencing the birth of their first child were interviewed from June 15th to June 22nd, 2006. It was verified that they were unaware of their right to be present during these events, attributing their presence to the generosity of the medical team. The experience was considered as positive because of the support given to the mothers, denmystifying fears and suffering related to childbirth.

Details

Language :
Portuguese
ISSN :
0102-6933
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista gaucha de enfermagem
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18464464