Perspective of Primigravida Mother’s Experience in Their Birthing Process Utilising HypnoBirthing
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.4.11
- Author:
Thavamalar Paramasivam
1
;
Umapathi Mariappan
2
;
Chong Mei Chan
3
Author Information
1. Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Sungai Long Campus, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
2. SPC, Institute of Nursing Education and Research, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, No.69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai, 600032, Tamilnadu, India
3. Department of Nursing Studies, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HypnoBirthing, Alternative therapy, Labour pain, Birthing experience, Birthing satisfaction
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.4):61-67
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Child birth can be an enjoyable process for all birthing women. Use of HypnoBirthing®Mongan during
birthing process induces the women to be relaxed and minimises her fear. The aim of the research is to explore
the perspective of primigravida mother’s experience in their birthing process utilising hypnobirthing. Methods: A
qualitative study involving 10 participants were carried out in a private hospital in Malaysia. Purposive sampling
was used. Women using HypnoBirthing during birthing were interviewed for 40 minutes using semi structured, face
to face method. Analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Three main themes were identified namely: ‘physical
and emotional effect of pain’, ‘behaviour response to pain’ and ‘maternal and newborn wellbeing’. Physical and
emotional effect of pain has four subthemes where else the other has two subthemes. Conculsion: Women using
Hypnobirthing enjoyed the birthing process and immediate bonding with the newborn.
- Full text:11.2023my1562.pdf
