Poród rodzinny w opinii kobiet i ich współmałżonków/partnerów
Family Birth in the Opinion of Women and Their Spouses/Partners

Summary/Abstract: Childbrirth is a unique experience in the lives of both the child and its parents. The aim of this research was to obtain information from couples that had experienced a family birth on subject of preparation for its course and the influence of this event on formation of the parental and marital bonds. Material and methods. The research has been carried out amongst 107 couples, which participated in a family birth. The basic research tool consisted of the author's own survey prepared in two versions: (K) for the woman and (M) for the child's father. Results: The Internet, magazines and the participation in a birth school constituted the main source of information for expecting parents. Amongst the main motivations for participating in a family birth indicated by women were: obtaining psychological support (72.89%), the desire to be with someone close to them (41.12%), providing a sense of security (27.10%). For men their presence during birth was connected with psychological support for their wife (62.61%), experience an unforgettable moment (36.44%), be with someone close to them (26.16%). Conclusion: The spouses claimed that participating in a family birth had a beneficial effect on the marital relationships and increases the feeling of safety among parturient.

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