Mothers’ experiences of childbirth and perspectives on Korean medicine-based postpartum care in Korea: a qualitative study
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Authors
Lee, Do-Eun
Suh, Hyo-Weon
Park, Han-Song
Youn, Inae
Park, Minjung
Seo, Joohee
Issue Date
2022-04-27
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Postpartum Care , Postnatal Depression , Korean Medicine , Thematic Analysis , Qualitative Research
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Abstract
This study aimed to record the experiences of childbirth and postpartum care of postpartum women and gain an in-depth understanding of their experiences of Korean medicine-based postpartum healthcare. The investigator conducted a 60–90-min interview with the 8 participants (mean age 34 years), and the comments were analyzed using the thematic analysis method. The two major themes emerging from the participants’ comments were: “experience and awareness of childbirth and postpartum care” and “experiences of the Korean medicine-based postpartum program”. The first theme was analyzed in four primary categories: (1) experiences of breakdown of the body and mind; (2) impossibility of postpartum care without help; (3) experiences of relentless effort for recovery; and (4) experiences of body and mind recovery. The second theme was analyzed in four primary categories: (1) participation with vague expectations; (2) experiences of the effects of managing postpartum symptoms; (3) the need for a comprehensive Korean medicine management for postpartum women; and (4) suggested improvements for the Korean medicine-based postpartum program. Mothers recognized the importance of Korean medicine treatment during the postpartum period for the management of Sanhupung symptoms and postpartum care and reported the benefits of body warming, Sanhupung prevention, pain reduction, and sense of psychological stability.
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Citation
Lee, D. E., Suh, H. W., Park, H. S., Youn, I., Park, M., & Seo, J. (2022). Mothers' Experiences of Childbirth and Perspectives on Korean Medicine-Based Postpartum Care in Korea: A Qualitative Study. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(9), 5332. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095332
Publisher
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health