Analysis of Process of Forming the "Ability to Become a Parent" : What Relation is Established Between a Pregnant Woman and a Midwife in the Initial Checkup? (Notes)

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  • 「親となる力」を形成する過程の分析 : 初回健診で妊婦と助産師はどのような関係にあるのか (研究ノート)
  • Analysis of process of forming the "ability to become a parent": what relation is established between a pregnant woman and a midwife in the initial checkup?

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Background Today, the problem concerning the child care, like a Child Abuse, is a social task. As a result, the research to solve these problems is increasing, too. However, most of those focus on to the support after the child is born, the study from the pregnancy period is a little. Especially, there is no thesis that focuses on to the relation to others in order to nurture the "ability to become a parent" , at the pregnancy period. Objective The purpose of this study was to verify how midwife is involved with pregnant women, as well as learn about the relationship established between pregnant women and midwife. Method 1. A total of 26 women were observed and recorded with VTR during their clinical checkups at the maternity home in N city. 2. Three pregnant women who felt satisfied with in their first checkup were selected. 3. All contents of verbal and non-verbal communications between the pregnant women and a midwife were described a verbatim form and analyzed qualitatively. Results The three pregnant women all had worries, anxieties and troubles. They were expressed in the course of conversation with the midwife. Pregnant women were never rushed into the examination room, but moved at their own pace, and were given ample time to think and remember as they talked. They were able to allow the midwife to understand not only the physical changes involved in their pregnancy, but also their concerns about life in general. On the other hand, the midwife asks pregnant women clear, direct questions regarding their pregnancy and health. However, regarding anxieties and doubts, the midwife asked discreetly, and never forced the women to speak of their feelings. She kept her eyes on the women, and nodded with empathy in perfect timing. Conclusion The relationship established between midwife and pregnant women was one of trust (dependency).

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