Emotional changes in couples immediately after the birth of their first child

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  • 第1子誕生直後における妻および夫の感情の変化

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<p>Purpose</p><p>This study aimed to clarify the emotional changes that occur in couples immediately after the birth of their first child.</p><p>Methods</p><p>A qualitative descriptive analysis using semistructured interviews was performed on five couples immediately after the birth of their first child. The interviews were conducted 3–7 days after delivery and 1 month after delivery.</p><p>Results</p><p>The common change was that the wives became more thankful to their husbands and trusted them, and the husbands became more respectful of their wives and continued to care for them. Couples became grateful and satisfied when “the couple's role recognition was the same,” “the couple acquired parental roles,” and “the couple could understand each other's private life.” Couples showed dissatisfaction and patience with their partners when “the wife was anxious about her husband immediately after giving birth” and “the couples had different views about childcare.”</p><p>Conclusion</p><p>Although all couples shared some feelings, the specific emotions varied. When a wife is in the hospital, clinical midwives should pay attention to concrete emotions, such as what couples desire from their partner, anxiety about the marital relationship, concerns for the future, and level of acceptance as parents. It is necessary to assess whether a couple will collaborate in childcare in the future, whether there is a possibility of problems, and whether they will provide support tailored to each other.</p>

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