ArticleThe Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres2022
Canadian Women's Experience of Postnatal Care: A Mixed Method Study.
Article in The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Postpartum Women's Experiences of Postnatal Care in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) · 2025Pooled it
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- Lived experiences on postnatal care among postpartum women in the Maldives: a phenomenological study.BMJ open · 2025Article
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- Optimizing postpartum care in Canada as rates of comorbidity in pregnancy rise.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2024Article
- Postpartum Emergency Department Use Following Midwifery-Model vs Obstetrics-Model Care.JAMA network open · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe postnatal period remains unstandardized in terms of care and postnatal visits with a dearth of information on the experience from Canadian women. PURPOSE: To explore (1) with whom and how often women receive postnatal follow-up visits and (2) the postnatal care experiences of Canadian mothers.
methodsUsing a cross-sectional design, women who had given birth within the past 6 months were recruited to complete an online survey. Frequencies were computed for quantitative outcomes and thematic analysis was used for qualitative responses.
resultsA total of 561 mothers completed the survey. Women saw on average 1.9 different postnatal healthcare providers, primarily family doctors (72.4%). 3.2% had no postnatal visits and 37.6% had 4 or more within 6 weeks. 76.1% women were satisfied with their postnatal care. Women's satisfactory care in the postnatal period was associated with in-person and at home follow-ups, receiving support, and receiving timely, appropriate care for self and newborn. Unsatisfactory care was associated with challenges accessing care, experiencing gaps in follow-up visits, and having unsatisfactory assessment for their own recovery.
conclusionThere is considerable variation in the timing and frequency of postnatal visits. While many women are experiencing satisfactory care, women are still reporting dissatisfaction and are facing challenges.
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