A Comparison of Mothers' Quality of Life after Normal Vaginal, Cesarean, and Water Birth Deliveries.

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Authors

Zahra Kavosi · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Ali Keshtkaran · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Fatemeh Setoodehzadeh · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Maryam Kasraeian · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Mohammad Khammarnia · Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

Marzieh Eslahi · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Women with water birth and NVD had the highest and second highest total QOL mean scores, respectively; women with NVD and water birth experienced better physical health. Thus, providing more information to pregnant women to encourage them to use NVD and water birth is suggested.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Global Maternal and Child Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 198-204

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