A Case of Perceived Lack of Prenatal Caring |
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Institution: | 1. Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain;2. Departamento de Anatomía, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain |
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Abstract: | This qualitative case study tells the story of one woman’s experience of prenatal care through her own words and those of her mother, who is a nurse. Frequent sonograms, referral to a maternal–fetal medicine physician, and the unexpected recommendation to schedule an induction made this woman anxious about the well-being of her fetus, influenced her experience of pregnancy, and affected her developing identity as a mother. She felt neither cared for nor included as a partner in her own prenatal care. Although she reported feeling strong and capable in every other aspect of her life, she felt powerless to self-advocate with regard to her prenatal care experience. Ultimately, she asked her mother to accompany her to a prenatal appointment to advocate on her behalf. |
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Keywords: | advocacy antepartum care obstetric intervention patient-centered care prenatal care woman-centered care |
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