Women's experiences of midwifery care immediately before and after caesarean section deliveries at a public Hospital in the Western Region of Ghana.
Victoria BamVeronica Millicent DzomekuElizabeth A BakuRichard Adongo AfayaMavis OforiSamuel AgyeibiFrederick BoatengRosemond Ohwui GamorElsie Gyasi-KwofiePrudence P Mwini NyaledzigborPublished in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2020)
Mothers delivered by caesarean section had varied experiences of midwifery care which were both positive and negative ones. Provision of psychological support and adequate pain management were positive experiences. The challenges experienced were related to provision of information, privacy, and physical support. Participants, who underwent emergency CS in particular, were dissatisfied with the provision of information concerning the surgical procedure. Provision of privacy and physical support were also issues of great concern. We therefore, recommend supportive and sensitive midwifery care particularly for mothers undergoing emergency CS. Documenting women's diverse experiences of midwifery care before and after CS delivery is important to healthcare providers, hospital managers and policy makers as the feedback garnered can be used to improve maternity services and inform decisions on midwifery care.
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