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ArticleEuropean journal of midwifery2023

Experiences of women with impaired physical mobility during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum: A case study.

Marika Merits, Kadi Lubi, Meelike Tammes

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Article in European journal of midwifery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Marika MeritsMidwifery Department, Health Education Centre, Tallinn Health Care College, Tallinn, Estonia.
Kadi LubiDepartment of Health Technologies, School of Information Technologies, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia.
Meelike TammesMidwifery Department, Health Education Centre, Tallinn Health Care College, Tallinn, Estonia.
Tallinn Health Care College · EETallinn University of Technology · EE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe research deals with a little-studied topic in Estonia: the experiences of women with impaired physical mobility (IPM) during pregnancy, childbirth, and in the postpartum period. Women with IPM, a vulnerable group, have a higher risk of complications and a higher probability of missing out on comprehensive maternity care.

methodsThe method of the present research is qualitative. It is a case study of three women with IPM with whom semi-structured interviews were conducted.

resultsIt was found that women with IPM encountered several obstacles and problems during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; despite this, women's experiences with maternity care were mostly positive. Furthermore, there are several areas for improvement to ensure more comprehensive maternity care. Women with IPM need more support and help, and midwives are expected to have additional knowledge regarding the specifics or limitations resulting from mobility impairments.

conclusionsIn the future, the topic needs greater attention and improvement in the Estonian context to ensure more comprehensive maternity care for women with IPM. It is important to provide midwives the knowledge and skills to assist women with IPM during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

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childbirthimpaired physical mobilitymaternity carepostpartum periodpregnancy

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PMID37808525
PMCPMC10552004
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