Individuals' Experiences of Having an Unplanned Cesarean Birth: A Qualitative Analysis.

 In this cohort, individuals who experienced an unplanned cesarean birth after labor expressed feelings of self-blame, failure, and mistrust. Given the association of unplanned cesarean birth with mood disorders in the postpartum period, efforts to enhance communication and support may offer a means of improving individual experiences.Key Points · In this cohort, many individuals expressed negative feelings after an unplanned cesarean birth.. · Conversely, positive themes related to feelings of self-efficacy were identified.. · Efforts to enhance communication and support after an unplanned cesarean birth are warranted..