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From: Experiences of non-progressive and augmented labour among nulliparous women: a qualitative interview study in a Grounded Theory approach

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The dialectical birth process. The dialectical birth process comprising contrasting feelings and experiences. The two areas in the inner circle represent varying degrees of interacting and being in control. Progress of the delivery towards a natural or a medical birth and experience of separation between mind and body influence interacting and feeling of control. Acceptance followed by satisfaction and eventually reconciliation constitutes the synthesis of the process.

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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

ISSN: 1471-2393

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