Research study: Childbirth Experiences
in First-Time Mothers
Would you like to take
part in a research study?
I am conducting a study at
Royal Holloway, University of London, looking at first-time mothers’ experiences
of childbirth and their emotional well-being in the first postnatal
year. People respond to the experiences of labour and childbirth
in a variety of different ways. Some parents may find the experience
uplifting and rewarding, and others may find it difficult or
upsetting. A small percentage of women may find unpleasant thoughts
about the birth last into the first few months or years of parenthood.
I am particularly interested in hearing about the experiences
of mothers who found the labour and childbirth difficult, upsetting
or traumatising. I would like to speak to mothers who feel that
this experience has had an impact upon their life or their relationships
with others, as well as mothers who feel that it was a difficult
experience but that they have been able to put this event to the
back of their minds.
The study has two parts: (1) a postal questionnaire and (2) an
interview with myself (for a small number of women). The interview
can take part at Royal Holloway or at your home, wherever is more
convenient.
If your baby is 12 months old or younger, you live within approximately
two/ three hours of London and are interested in taking part, please
contact Jane Iles (Trainee Clinical Psychologist) at j.iles@rhul.ac.uk or
on 07807 133117 for more information. I will be happy to answer
any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in this
study.
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