The power of shared philosophy: a study of midwives' perceptions of alternative birth care in Norway

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Helberget, Lindis, Fylkesnes, Anne-Margrethe, Crawford, Paul and Svindseth, Marit (2016) The power of shared philosophy: a study of midwives' perceptions of alternative birth care in Norway. British Journal of Midwifery, 24 (2). pp. 101-107. ISSN 2052-4307

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Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study was to explore important factors that promote the best possible health for mother and child during pregnancy, birth and post-birth in an alternative birth clinic (ABC) in Norway.

Design: The authors used in-depth interviews to identify factors important in ABCs according to the holistic treatment model in the philosophy of ABCs.

Methods: Transcription and text condensation were achieved by looking for text to find themes and subthemes to explore daily activities and the role of empowerment.

Results: The most important factors were teaching women how to cope, mentally and practically, and being true to the philosophy of ABCs. Factors connected to empowerment of the women were strengthening their ability to make good decisions, their ability to cope practically, and the midwives' ability to step back and let the women gradually take responsibility.

Conclusions: The ABC in this study reflected theoretical principles for ABCs. Midwives shared common opinions of important factors empowering women.

Item Type: Article
RIS ID: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/777095
Keywords: Empowerment, Alternative birth care, Pregnancy care, Birth, Postnatal
Schools/Departments: University of Nottingham, UK > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
Identification Number: 10.12968/bjom.2016.24.2.101
Depositing User: Eprints, Support
Date Deposited: 03 Feb 2017 14:57
Last Modified: 04 May 2020 17:37
URI: https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/40326

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