Childbirth-choice facilitation experiences among women in selected public healthcare facilities in Namibia

CONCLUSIONS: Women who gave birth in public hospitals reported a lack of choice regarding type of childbirth and a lack of shared decision-making. They would have preferred to receive balanced information about types of childbirth in advance in order to make informed decisions.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Health professionals need to provide information on types of childbirth to women early in antenatal care so that they understand the choices and can give informed consent regarding their chosen mode when the time comes. Previous experiences of women need to be solicited to guide the facilitation of current or subsequent pregnancies as a way of ensuring women-centred care.PMID:37804668 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103835
Source: Midwifery - Category: Midwifery Authors: Source Type: research