Abstract
Background: The postpartum period is accompanied by many changes in women's health. Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between mode of birth and women quality of life during the postpartum period. Methods: The study was conducted in the outpatient clinic of Belbeis Hospital, Belbeis City, Al Sharkia Governorate. Study design: Descriptive design was used in this study. The data was collected through a structured interview questionnaire and a SF-36 form to assess the quality of life of women used a purposive sample method. The study carried out from May to June 2017. Participants: A total of 400 women attended the outpatient clinic. Results: The mean age of women was 27.5 ± 7.86 years and 26.3 ± 7.51 years for a caesarean and vaginal birth group, respectively. The mean total of SF-36 scores was higher among vaginal birth group compared to caesarean birth with statistically significant differences. Conclusion& Recommendation: According to the study results, the vaginal birth group had higher scores of SF-36 compared to caesarean delivery. Thus, vaginal birth is the safe choice for mothers and their family, if there were no indications of caesarean delivery.
Highlights
IntroductionSeveral studies were conducted for determining the quality of life for postnatal women have reported a moderate to low quality of life after birth [5]
The study included 266 participants (52.3%) that delivered by CS in their last delivery [3]. [4] mentioned that normal vaginal birth is superior to physical health while caesarean birth is supported by good mental health
The postpartum period is characterized by physiological, psychosocial changes and familial roles and responsibilities. which can affect the quality of a mother's life
Summary
Several studies were conducted for determining the quality of life for postnatal women have reported a moderate to low quality of life after birth [5] It is the most critical, transition and life changing event which filled with strong emotions, physical changes, and changed relationships, assumptions and adjustments into the mother role [6]. Aim: This study was aimed to assess the relationship between mode of birth and quality of life for women's health during the postpartum period. The mean total of SF-36 scores was higher among vaginal birth group compared to caesarean birth with statistically significant differences. Conclusion & Recommendation: According to the study results, the vaginal birth group had higher scores of SF-36 compared to caesarean delivery. Vaginal birth is the safe choice for mothers and their family, if there were no indications of caesarean delivery
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