Broken expectations of early motherhood: mothers ’ experiences of early discharge after birth and readmission of their infants

ConclusionsOur study points out that mothers wish for a tranquil beginning with their infants at home. Some already experienced problems at home while others first were confronted at the check ‐up at the outpatient clinic. Yet the common denominator was that the mothers experienced broken expectations regarding early motherhood when facing readmission. Readmission may influence the initial process either positively or negatively, depending on how the mothers experience their challenges and how the health care professionals support them. This highlights the importance of the way in which health care professionals support new mothers when they are readmitted. The study emphasizes the importance of maternal feelings of security and confidence in their maternal role, as they are close ly connected to the process of becoming a mother.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 9, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Maria Monberg Feenstra, Ingrid Nilsson, Dorthe Boe Danbj ørg Tags: Original Article Source Type: research