Perspective of Primigravida Mother’s Experience in Their Birthing Process Utilising HypnoBirthing

Abstract

Introduction: Child birth can be an enjoyable process for all birthing women. Use of HypnoBirthing®Mongan during birthing process induces the women to be relaxed and minimises her fear. The aim of the research is to explore the perspective of primigravida mother’s experience in their birthing process utilising hypnobirthing. Methods: A qualitative study involving 10 participants was carried out in a private hospital in Malaysia. Purposive sampling was used. Women using HypnoBirthing during birthing were interviewed for 40 minutes using semi structured, face to face method. Analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Three main themes were identified namely: ‘physical and emotional effect of pain’, ‘behaviour response to pain’ and ‘maternal and newborn wellbeing’. Physical and emotional effect of pain has four subthemes where else the other has two subthemes. Conclusion: Women using Hypnobirthing enjoyed the birthing process and immediate bonding with the newborn.

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