Childbirth Experiences Affect Mother’s and Infant’s Health

Eleni Hadjigeorgiou

Midwifery Educator, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus

Dr. Eleni Hadjigeorgiou, Midwifery Educator, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus.

Keywords: Childbirth; Neonates; Medicalization; Maternity

Abstract

Childbirth is one of the most important events in women’s lives and has a unique impact on mother’s and infant’s health. A positive birth experience is associated with long - lasting benefits for mothers, neonates and derives to profound feelings of empowerment and achievement to the women. Informed choice was hailed as a determining factor for the women to experience childbirth as a positive experience.

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