An Integrative Review of Mothers' Experiences of Preeclampsia

Fear and feeling close to death characterized the experience of childbirth for many of these women, and the premature birth was a shock for many. Having a newborn in the NICU was experienced as a transition from fear to hope as the newborn's life was sustained outside the womb. Separation of the mother from the newborn when one or both need special care remains a problem. Health care professionals must ensure that women in this situation receive the information and support they need and that the information is understood. This review revealed that more research is necessary regarding this specific mother-infant dyad and their families in the context of Western countries and developing countries.