Perspectives of Mothers With Both Experience of Caesarean Section and Natural Birth and Their Relationship With Their Children in Ghana. A Phenomenological Inquiry

Abstract

Childbirth is a uniquely personal and unique experience for each woman. The birth is frequently associated with vivid and distinct memories of the journey. Many elements are thought to influence how people perceive their birth experience, the most important of which may be the type of delivery. The goal of the study was to look at the subjective knowledge of mothers who had both a caesarean section and a vaginal birth, as well as their relationship with their children, at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital in Ghana's Central Region. To grasp the participants' innermost thinking and psychological world, a phenomenological interpretative design was adopted. Data was acquired through an interview, painstakingly transcribed, and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis with a sample size of 15 women. According to the findings, mothers who had both caesarean and natural births experienced more severe pain on the side of the caesarean section than on the side of natural birth. They also experienced more severe psychological distress as a result of the Caesarean delivery than with a regular delivery. They showed sympathy for the caesarean babies because they lacked the same level of immunity as their natural-born children. They also received various types of support from family and friends, including physical, emotional, and esteem support. The research uncovered systematic flaws in the care of women who must have both a caesarean and a vaginal birth. Because of its holistic approach, the biopsychosocial approach to health and illness will be optimal in the management of all pregnant women.