Laermoes, Eva

Peters, Lilian L.

van den Berg, Moniek

van der Lei, Nathalie

van Lohuizen, Mirjam

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   University of GroningenDutch multipara and their experiences of longer term postpartum healthLaermoes, Eva ; van Lohuizen, Mirjam; van den Berg, Moniek; van der Lei, Nathalie ; Peters,Lilian L.IMPORTANT NOTE: You are advised to consult the publisher's version (publisher's PDF) if you wish to cite fromit. Please check the document version below.Publication date:2022Link to publication in University of Groningen/UMCG research databaseCitation for published version (APA):Laermoes, E., van Lohuizen, M., van den Berg, M., van der Lei, N., & Peters, L. L. (2022). Dutch multiparaand their experiences of longer term postpartum health: results of a qualitative study. Poster sessionpresented at Normal Labour and Birth Conference , Aarhus, Denmark.CopyrightOther than for strictly personal use, it is not permitted to download or to forward/distribute the text or part of it without the consent of theauthor(s) and/or copyright holder(s), unless the work is under an open content license (like Creative Commons).The publication may also be distributed here under the terms of Article 25fa of the Dutch Copyright Act, indicated by the “Taverne” license.More information can be found on the University of Groningen website: https://www.rug.nl/library/open-access/self-archiving-pure/taverne-amendment.Take-down policyIf you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact us providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediatelyand investigate your claim.Downloaded from the University of Groningen/UMCG research database (Pure): http://www.rug.nl/research/portal. For technical reasons thenumber of authors shown on this cover page is limited to 10 maximum.Download date: 13-02-2023BACKGROUND & AIM• Pregnancy and birth cause many changes in the femalebody that may influence future maternal health. • So far, studies focused on maternal physical and mentalhealth effects up to one year postpartum. • The aim of our qualitative study was to examine the impact on long-term physical and mental health in multipara specifically• Question: How do low-risk multipara expierenced the influence of pregnancy and birth on their physical and mental health two to five years postpartum? Dutch multipara and their experiences of longer term postpartum health: results of a qualitative studyDo you want to know more about my research? Please contact me!RESULTS• Overall, women experienced good longer term physicaland mental health.• Diminished physical health was reported regardingphysical appearance, pelvic complaints and reducedfunctioning of pelvic floor and abdominal muscles• Participants considered the transition to parenthood and family life as the greatest influence on their mentalhealth. Nontheless, woman mainly considered thistransition to parenthood.• Women felt insufficiently informed about the transitionto parenthood• Woman felt insufficiently informed about recovery frompregnancy and birth postpartum. As a result, theytrivialized their complaints instead of seeking help, leading to some complaints still existing two to five yearspostpartum.Eva Laernoes1,2, Mirjam van Lohuizen1,2, Moniek van den Berg1,2, Nathalie van der Lei1,2, Lilian Peters1,2,3¹Midwifery Academy Amsterdam Groningen, The Nederlands²Department of General Practice & Elderly Care Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands³Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Midwifery Science AVAG, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, The Netherlands METHODS• Semi-structured in-depthinterviews • 2-5 years postpartum• 11 low-risk multiparas had:• 27 live births• 24 vaginal births• 1 elective cesarean• 2 emergency cesaereanParticipants were interviewedabout their postpartum health and information receivedregarding postpartum care and recoveryCONCLUSIONThis study emphasizes the need of women for more assistance in postpartum period to improve theirphysical and mental health in the longer term.Eva LaernoesStudent MidwifeThe Netherlands 609619@student.inholland.nl

Dutch multipara and their experiences of longer term postpartum health:results of a qualitative study

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