ArticleBMC women's health2011
Extraordinary exposed in early motherhood - a qualitative study exploring experiences of mothers with type 1 diabetes.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Patient Perspectives on Quality of Life With Uncontrolled Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-synthesis.Ontario health technology assessment series · 2015Pooled it
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- Person-centred, web-based support in pregnancy and early motherhood for women with Type 1 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial.Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2018Trial
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- Parenting and Occupational Therapy: An Exploration of Global Practice.OTJR : occupation, participation and health · 2026Article
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Counseling Intervention in Women with Pre-Gestational Diabetes Mellitus-A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- The lived experiences of healthcare during pregnancy, birth, and three months after in women with type 1 diabetes mellitus.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2020Article
- Initial Validation of the Diabetes and Breastfeeding Management Questionnaire (DBM-Q).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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- Continuous Glucose Monitor Use With Remote Monitoring Reduces Fear of Hypoglycemia in Pregnant Women With Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Study.Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2020Article
- Reprioritizing life: a conceptual model of how women with type 1 diabetes deal with main concerns in early motherhood.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2017Article
- When Women with Cystic Fibrosis Become Mothers: Psychosocial Impact and Adjustments.Pulmonary medicine · 2016Article
- Psychosocial issues of women with type 1 diabetes transitioning to motherhood: a structured literature review.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2013Review
- Transition to motherhood in type 1 diabetes: design of the pregnancy and postnatal well-being in transition questionnaires.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2013Article
- Breastfeeding and its impact on daily life in women with type 1 diabetes during the first six months after childbirth: a prospective cohort study.International breastfeeding journal · 2012Article
- Web-based information for pregnant women and new mothers with type 1 diabetes--a description of the development process.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2012Article
- Experts' encounters in antenatal diabetes care: a descriptive study of verbal communication in midwife-led consultations.Nursing research and practice · 2012Article
- Internet use, needs and expectations of web-based information and communication in childbearing women with type 1 diabetes.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2011Article
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Abstract
backgroundWomen with type 1 diabetes face several challenges during pregnancy, childbirth and in relation to breastfeeding. It is therefore of utmost importance to consider their need for specific support, early postpartum as well as in daily life after discharge from maternity care. Few studies have investigated these aspects of healthcare. The aim of this study was to explore experiences after childbirth regarding breastfeeding, glycemic control, support and well-being in women with type 1 diabetes.
methodsA hermeneutic reflective life world research approach was used in this qualitative study. Data was gathered through audio-recorded focus group discussions and individual interviews with 23 women with type 1 diabetes, 6-24 months after childbirth. After verbatim transcription, the text was analyzed in order to identify themes of meaning and a conclusive interpretation of the explored phenomenon.
resultsExperiences of extraordinary exposure challenged the women with type 1 diabetes in their transition to early motherhood. The exposure included a struggle with breastfeeding, although with a driving force to succeed. Everyday life was filled with uncertainty and unpredictability related to one's own unstable glycemic control and the women down-prioritized their own needs in favor of the child. A feeling of being disconnected from professional care further contributed to the experiences of extraordinary exposure.
conclusionIn early motherhood women with type 1 diabetes have a great need for support in managing daily life postpartum, which requires contemporary approaches to overlap insufficient linkage between health care professionals in maternity and child health care, and diabetes care.
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