Learning About Baby: What New Mothers Would Like to Know

Margaret Barnes; J Pratt; K Finlayson; M D Courtney; B Pitt; C Knight

doi:10.1624/105812408X329584

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Learning About Baby: What New Mothers Would Like to Know

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Learning About Baby: What New Mothers Would Like to Know

Margaret Barnes, J Pratt, K Finlayson, M D Courtney, B Pitt and C Knight

Journal of Perinatal Education, Vol.17(3), pp.33-41

2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1624/105812408X329584

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Abstract

Nursing

breastfeeding

child health

child health services

first time mothers

parenting education

As part of a larger research project to evaluate a new model of care for first-time mothers in a community health-care setting, this study aimed to identify the preparation and information needs of first-time mothers. All first-time mothers attending a selection of community child health centers in Brisbane, Australia, who presented with no overt risk factors and with a thriving child, were invited to participate in the study. Three months after mothers entered the service, data were collected via telephone survey (N = 151). In addition, focus group interviews were conducted 7-9 months following entry to the service (n = 8). Participants reported seeking information from a variety of sources during pregnancy. Few participants felt well prepared for managing either the physical or emotional experience of early mothering or the essential maternal and child health issues and common problems in the early months. Findings suggest that current approaches to care and education may not meet the needs of first-time mothers. Different approaches are suggested to enhance women's maternal competence during the first few months of becoming a new mother.

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Title: Learning About Baby: What New Mothers Would Like to Know
Authors: Margaret Barnes (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
J Pratt (Author) - Royal Children's Hospital and Health Service District, Brisbane
K Finlayson (Author)
M D Courtney (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
B Pitt (Author)
C Knight (Author)
Publication details: Journal of Perinatal Education, Vol.17(3), pp.33-41
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.
Date published: 2008
DOI: 10.1624/105812408X329584
ISSN: 1058-1243
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449659202621
Output Type: Journal article

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