From: Primiparous women’s experiences of normal vaginal delivery in Iran: a qualitative study
Themes | Sub-themes | Clusters of sub-themes |
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Immersion in stress | Loss threat | Fear of damage to the newborn |
Fear of abnormal newborn | ||
Fear of death | ||
Fear of damage to genital organs | ||
Stressful context | Concern induced by unfamiliar environment | |
Induced concerns | ||
Pain, the essence of NVD | Temporary impairment in physiologic harmony | |
Paradoxical emotions | Pleasant experiences | |
Unpleasant experiences | ||
Strategies for situation management | Self-management | |
Emotional support | ||
Spiritual support |