Objective : To clarify the presence or absence of consultation during pregnancy between primipara couples aged 40 and over, the physical and psychological conditions after childbirth, and the status of housework and childcare.
Methods : Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 8 females, who had delivered their first children 3-4 months previously at the age of 40 or older. The collected data were qualitatively and descriptively analyzed.
Results : Seven had some physical or psychological problems. Seven had not consulted their partners during pregnancy about role-sharing in daily life after delivery due to the following factors : [difficulty in visualizing daily life after delivery], [having had the partner supportive since before delivery], and [going to be in charge of housework]. However, having realized their situation after delivery, represented by [differences from that imagined] and [poor physical condition], they adopted coping strategies, such as [managing to remain in charge of housework], [supporting the partner to do housework], [respecting the partner’s intention], and [avoiding doing all housework and parenting alone]
Discussion : It was suggested that older primiparas need to collaborate in household chores before or during pregnancy in order to get sufficient support from their partners after childbirth. Furthermore, recognizing changes in partners after childbirth led to the feeling of living together.
雑誌名
大手前大学国際看護研究所研究集録
雑誌名(英)
Journal of Otemae University Institute of Global Nursing (JIGN)
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40歳以上の初産婦カップルが妊娠期から生活調整を行う意義と産後の身体・心理状態
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