Impact of place upon celebration of birth : experiences of new mothers on a postnatal ward

Wray, J 2012, 'Impact of place upon celebration of birth : experiences of new mothers on a postnatal ward' , MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, 22 (3) .

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Abstract

Julie Wray highlights the fact that most research into postnatal care focuses on the experiences of first-time mothers with an uncomplicated birth, and is often the result of a brief survey. This, she points out, cannot give us a proper understanding of the issues. Her own research is the result of time spent observing activities in two postnatal wards, and of in-depth interviews with 17 women over a period of seven months following birth. Her findings give us a real insight into the way in which the physical environment of the ward affects these women and also the staff.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Health and Wellbeing
Schools:	Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Applied Research in Health, Welfare and Policy
Journal or Publication Title:	MIDIRS Midwifery Digest
Publisher:	MIDIRS
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0961-5555
Related URLs:	Publication
Depositing User:	Dr Julie Wray
Date Deposited:	22 Aug 2012 14:32
Last Modified:	25 Oct 2017 17:21
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/23148

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