Psihične, fizične in duhovne priprave na porod in doživljanje poroda : magistrsko delo

Šoštarič, Eneja (author), Simonič, Barbara (mentor)

V magistrskem delu je avtorica preučevala psihično, fizično in duhovno pripravo na porod in doživljanje poroda. V teoretičnem delu je opisana nosečnost, porod in poporodno obdobje. Predstavljena je priprava na porod ter značilnosti akupunkture, hipnoze, joge, dule, branja gradiv ter šole za starše. Opredeljen je tudi pomen socialne podpore v nosečnosti. V empiričnem delu je avtorica, s pomočjo fenomenološke metode, raziskovala psihično, fizično in duhovno pripravo na porod in doživljanje poroda. Raziskava je vključevala sedem udeleženk, ki so sodelovale v polstrukturiranih intervjujih. Rezultati raziskave so pokazali, da ob želeni nosečnosti, matere hitro začnejo z zagotavljanjem optimalnih pogojev in tako začnejo z načrtovanjem priprave na porod, za katero se odločijo zaradi želje po lepi porodni izkušnji. Ženske porod vidijo kot transformacijsko izkušnjo, ki jih je preoblikovala v vlogo matere, zato so zanjo hvaležne, ne glede na porodno izkušnjo. Priprava na porod predstavlja začetek oblikovanja odnosa z nerojenim otrokom, ki skupaj s porodno izkušnjo, vpliva na doživljanje novorojenčka. Z doživljanjem poporodnega obdobja je povezana porodna izkušnja ter priprava na porod v obliki pridobljenega znanja, ki omogoča lažje prilagajanje na spremembe. Udeleženke izpostavljajo pomen partnerjeve podpore in sodelovanja pri pripravi na porod ter porodu samem. Udeleženke so se na porod pripravljale psihično, fizično in duhovno, pri čemer je bilo ugotovljeno, da jim je priprava, ne glede na njeno obliko, dala občutek pomiritve, sproščenosti in mirnosti ter, da so se potrudile kolikor je bilo v njihovi moči. Navsezadnje pa so vse oblike priprave imele psihološki učinek, saj so materam dale občutek nadzora, samozavesti ter poguma. Nazadnje je bilo ugotovljeno tudi, da so vse udeleženke pripravo na porod dojemale kot koristno ter bi jo zato priporočale vsem nosečnicam.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: nosečnost, priprava na porod, porodna izkušnja, poporodno obdobje, fenomenološka metoda
• Work type: Master's thesis/paper
• Typology: 2.09 - Master's Thesis
• Organization: TEOF - Theological Faculty
• Place of publishing: Ljubljana ; Maribor
• Publisher: [E. Šoštarič]
• Year: 2025
• Number of pages: V, 66, II str.
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-167389
• UDC: 159.92:27-584.5:618.2(043.2)
• COBISS.SI-ID: 227583235
• Publication date in RUL: 19.02.2025

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Mental, physical, and spiritual preparation for childbirth and the experience of giving birth

Abstract

In her master's thesis, the author examined the psychological, physical, and spiritual preparation for childbirth and the experience of giving birth. The theoretical part describes pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. The thesis presents preparation for the childbirth as well as the characteristics of acupuncture, hypnosis, yoga, doulas, reading materials, and parenting classes. The author also highlighted the importance of social support during pregnancy. In the empirical part of the thesis, the author used a phenomenological method to explore the psychological, physical, and spiritual preparation for childbirth and the experience of giving birth. The study included seven participants who took part in semi-structured interviews. The results revealed that, in cases of a desired pregnancy, mothers quickly begin creating optimal conditions and planning their birth of a child, motivated by the desire for a positive birth experience. Women perceive childbirth as a transformative experience that shapes their role as mothers, and they express gratitude for it, regardless of the specifics of their birth experience. Preparation for childbirth marks the beginning of forming a bond with the unborn child, which, together with the birth experience, influences the perception of the newborn. The birth experience and preparation for childbirth actively shape the postpartum experience, helping mothers adapt more easily to changes. Participants emphasized the importance of their partner’s support and involvement in both childbirth preparation and the birthing process. They prepared psychologically, physically, and spiritually, with findings showing that preparation, regardless of its form, brought a sense of calmness, relaxation, and peace, as well as a feeling that they had done their best. Ultimately, all forms of preparation had a psychological effect, giving mothers a sense of control, confidence, and courage. Finally, all participants found childbirth preparation beneficial and would recommend it to all pregnant women.

• Keywords: pregnancy, preparation for childbirth, birth experience, postnatal period, phenomenological method