Dr Mary Mitchell
Women's use of complementary and alternative medicine in pregnancy: Narratives of transformation
Mitchell, Dr Mary; Mitchell, Mary
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Mary Mitchell
Abstract
© 2015 Elsevier Ltd. Background: Pregnancy and childbirth constitute a time of transition in women's lives. Many women turn to complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) during pregnancy. However, little is known about women's experiences of CAM in relation to their pregnancy and childbirth journey. Methods: a narrative study aimed to gain insight into the experiences of women who use CAM in pregnancy and to explore the contribution CAM made to their pregnancy and childbirth journey. Interviews were conducted with 14 women who had used a range of CAMs during pregnancy and birth. Data analysis focussed on the meaning and significance of CAM use in pregnancy and a number of core themes emerged. Results: This paper presents some findings from this research which reveals a narrative genre that can be defined as transformational. CAM has a positive transformational effect on women's experience of pregnancy and childbirth. Conclusion: Women's narratives illustrate the positive impact of CAM on the subjective experiences of pregnancy and childbirth.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 6, 2015 |
Publication Date | May 1, 2016 |
Deposit Date | Jun 23, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 23, 2016 |
Journal | Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice |
Print ISSN | 1744-3881 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 23 |
Pages | 88-93 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.05.006 |
Keywords | complementary and alternative medicine, pregnancy, holism, narrative |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/843530 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.05.006 |
Contract Date | Jun 23, 2016 |
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