Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10515714 | Midwifery | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
this study provides important insight into women's experiences of macrosomia throughout the perinatal period and how they were influenced by previous birth experiences, professional relations and personal perceptions and beliefs about macrosomia. Pregnant women at risk of having a macrosomic infant may require extra support throughout the antenatal period continuing into the postnatal period. Support needs to be tailored to the woman's information needs, with time allocated to explore previous birth experiences, beliefs about macrosomia and options for childbirth.
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Authors
Esther W. (Research Assistant), Jenny A. (Lecturer), Valerie A. (Senior Lecturer), Fiona A. (Professor),