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Women's experience of prenatal care: an integrative review.
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60 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Experiences of women from ethnic minorities and underserved, marginalised and disadvantaged groups in communicating with health professionals during antenatal care: An overview of qualitative systematic reviews.NIHR open research · 2026Pooled it
- Patient-Provider Satisfaction and Communication in U.S. Prenatal Care: A Systematic Review.Maternal and child health journal · 2024Pooled it
- Optimal group and individual prenatal care visit patterns and preterm birth.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Trial
- Group vs traditional prenatal care for improving racial equity in preterm birth and low birthweight: the Centering and Racial Disparities randomized clinical trial study.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2022Trial
- Cognitive behavioral stress management effects on prenatal anxiety among low-income women.Journal of consulting and clinical psychology · 2022Trial
- Centering and Racial Disparities (CRADLE study): rationale and design of a randomized controlled trial of centeringpregnancy and birth outcomes.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2017Trial
- Implementation of a new prenatal care model to reduce office visits and increase connectivity and continuity of care: protocol for a mixed-methods study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2015Trial
- Global scoping review of key domains of patient-reported experience of care measures across life stages and healthcare technical areas.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Preferences for Prenatal Care Among Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review of Discrete Choice Experiment Studies.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
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- The feasibility of implementing a digital pregnancy and postpartum support program in the Midwestern United States and the association with maternal and infant health.Preventive medicine reports · 2025Article
- Resident Versus Attending Prenatal Care Models: an Analysis of the Effects of Race and Insurance on Appointment Attendance.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2024Article
- Disparities in Utilization and Delivery Outcomes for Women with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.Journal of psychiatry and brain science · 2024Article
- Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder and Reproductive Justice: Examining Unmet Needs for Mental Health and Social Services in a National Cohort.Health equity · 2024Article
- The Southern Center for Maternal Health Equity (SCMHE): a multisector multifaceted community-based approach to reduce disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality in the Gulf South.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Examining respect, autonomy, and mistreatment in childbirth in the US: do provider type and place of birth matter?Reproductive health · 2023Article
- Virtual prenatal visits associated with high measures of patient experience and satisfaction among average-risk patients: a prospective cohort study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- The experience of pregnant women in contexts of vulnerability of prenatal primary nursing care: a descriptive interpretative qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- Exploring Patients' Needs and Desires for Quality Prenatal Care in Florida, United States.International journal of MCH and AIDS · 2023Article
- Midwives' and Other Perinatal Health Workers' Perceptions of the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis in the United States.Journal of midwifery & women's health · 2023Article
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to identify, synthesize, and critically analyze published research on women's experiences of prenatal care. A search of online databases and relevant citations for research published from 1996 to 2007 was conducted. Thirty-six articles were reviewed. Qualitative analysis methods were used, assisted by research software. This review found that some women were treated respectfully and reported comprehensive, individualized care. However, some women experienced long waits and rushed visits, and perceived prenatal care as mechanistic or harsh. Women's preferences included reasonable waits, unhurried visits, continuity, flexibility, comprehensive care, meeting with other pregnant women in groups, developing meaningful relationships with professionals, and becoming more active participants in care. Some low-income and minority women experienced discrimination or stereotyping and external barriers to care. Further research is recommended to understand women's experiences and to develop and implement evidence-based, women-centered approaches. Clinicians should inquire regarding women's needs and modify care accordingly and also advocate for institutional changes that reduce barriers to care. Implementing comprehensive, redesigned models of care may be one effective way to simultaneously address a variety of women's needs and preferences. If prenatal care becomes more attractive and more accessible, women's experience and pregnancy outcomes may both improve.
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