Literature Review of Cesarean Birth Experience

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to elucidate the cesarean birth experience and obtain suggestions for nursing practice and research through a review of the literature.

Methods: Literature was identified from three databases: PubMed, CINAHL, Ichushi-Web. A total of 25 references were selected and the content from the review was organized.

Results: Patients who underwent cesarean delivery reported the following experiences: feeling supported by medical personnel, not receiving care from medical personnel, having positive feelings, having negative feelings, no difference in satisfaction with delivery compared to vaginal delivery, distress due to post-cesarean pain, and fear caused by the cesarean section.

Conclusions: This study suggests that understanding the factors that influence a woman’s birth experience could be applied to midwifery practices.