Counselling processes to address psychological distress following childbirth: Perceptions of women
Author(s)
Gamble, Jennifer
Creedy, Debra
Moyle, Wendy
Year published
2004
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Childbirth may produce anxiety symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women, but little is known about ways to reduce this distress. This study explored women's views of counselling strategies that may facilitate recovery following a traumatic birthing experience. A focus group interview with six women was analysed to reveal recurring themes. Four themes that relate to counselling processes were identified: opportunities to talk about the birth, develop an understanding of events, explore alternative courses of action, and discuss future childbearing. Counselling approaches need to incorporate the unique ...
View more >Childbirth may produce anxiety symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women, but little is known about ways to reduce this distress. This study explored women's views of counselling strategies that may facilitate recovery following a traumatic birthing experience. A focus group interview with six women was analysed to reveal recurring themes. Four themes that relate to counselling processes were identified: opportunities to talk about the birth, develop an understanding of events, explore alternative courses of action, and discuss future childbearing. Counselling approaches need to incorporate the unique characteristics of the childbirth context and specific needs of women.
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View more >Childbirth may produce anxiety symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women, but little is known about ways to reduce this distress. This study explored women's views of counselling strategies that may facilitate recovery following a traumatic birthing experience. A focus group interview with six women was analysed to reveal recurring themes. Four themes that relate to counselling processes were identified: opportunities to talk about the birth, develop an understanding of events, explore alternative courses of action, and discuss future childbearing. Counselling approaches need to incorporate the unique characteristics of the childbirth context and specific needs of women.
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Journal Title
Australian Midwifery Journal of the Australian College of Midwives
Volume
17
Issue
3
Subject
Medical and Health Sciences