Redefining freebirth as a self-care practice: findings from a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis.

Velo Higueras, Maria; Douglas, Flora; Kennedy, Catriona

Abstract

This poster summarises the findings of a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis on freebirth - the act of giving birth intentionally without a qualified health care professional being present. The study found 22 publications and drew themes of formal healthcare systems being felt to threaten reproductive self-determination, whereas freebirth is seen as a way of protecting this and further as a form of self-care.

Citation

VELO HIGUERAS, M., DOUGLAS, F. and KENNEDY, C. 2024. Redefining freebirth as a self-care practice: findings from a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis. Presented at the 2024 Robert Gordon University School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice (SNMPP) postgraduate research symposium, 23 May 2024, Aberdeen, UK.

• Presentation Conference Type: Poster
• Conference Name: 2024 Robert Gordon University School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice (SNMPP) postgraduate research symposium
• Conference Location: Aberdeen, UK
• Start Date: May 23, 2024
• Deposit Date: Apr 30, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: May 23, 2024
• Keywords: Freebirth; Health care services; Maternity care services; Reproductive justice
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2327692
• Related Public URLs: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2270278 (Evidence synthesis); https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2332225 (Presentation)