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<p>This study aims to investigate how women recall their birth experiences within the first year postpartum and how these recollections are associated with the perception of traumatic birth.&#xa0;This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2020 and July 2021. The sample consisted of 280 postpartum women who attended an obstetrics and gynecology clinic at a public hospital in northwestern Türkiye. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Perception of Traumatic Childbirth Scale (PTCS), and the Birth Memory and Recall Questionnaire (BirthMARQ). Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation, and linear regression. A significance level of <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05 was considered.&#xa0;Participants had a mean age of 29.25 ± 4.81 years. The mean PTCS and BirthMARQ scores of the participants were 62.24 ± 29.34 and 74.45 ± 19.78, respectively. The perception of traumatic birth was positively and significantly correlated with emotional memory (<i>r</i> = 0.359), ambivalent memory (<i>r</i> = 0.416), memory centrality (<i>r</i> = 0.203), and re-experiencing-consistency (<i>r</i> = 0.140) (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). While 78.9% of women reported positive recall of their birth experience, birth satisfaction—reflected in a mean score of 7.83 ± 2.33—was significantly associated with professional support (76.8%), a friendly approach (70.7%), and adequate attention (64.6%).&#xa0;Perception of traumatic birth significantly influenced how women recalled their childbirth experiences within the first postpartum year. While many women reported positive memories, these were closely linked to empathetic, respectful, and individualized care during labor. Supportive interactions with healthcare professionals were found to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic recall and promote more positive birth memories. These findings underscore the importance of integrating woman-centered and emotionally sensitive care into maternity services to enhance both immediate birth satisfaction and long-term maternal well-being.</p>

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Reconstructing birth: women’s memory processes and recall of birth experience in the first year postpartum

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    2025年6月27日

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  • Kıymet Yesi̇lçi̇çek Çalik,
  • Hasret Nur Durum

摘要

This study aims to investigate how women recall their birth experiences within the first year postpartum and how these recollections are associated with the perception of traumatic birth. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2020 and July 2021. The sample consisted of 280 postpartum women who attended an obstetrics and gynecology clinic at a public hospital in northwestern Türkiye. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Perception of Traumatic Childbirth Scale (PTCS), and the Birth Memory and Recall Questionnaire (BirthMARQ). Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation, and linear regression. A significance level of p < 0.05 was considered. Participants had a mean age of 29.25 ± 4.81 years. The mean PTCS and BirthMARQ scores of the participants were 62.24 ± 29.34 and 74.45 ± 19.78, respectively. The perception of traumatic birth was positively and significantly correlated with emotional memory (r = 0.359), ambivalent memory (r = 0.416), memory centrality (r = 0.203), and re-experiencing-consistency (r = 0.140) (p < 0.05). While 78.9% of women reported positive recall of their birth experience, birth satisfaction—reflected in a mean score of 7.83 ± 2.33—was significantly associated with professional support (76.8%), a friendly approach (70.7%), and adequate attention (64.6%). Perception of traumatic birth significantly influenced how women recalled their childbirth experiences within the first postpartum year. While many women reported positive memories, these were closely linked to empathetic, respectful, and individualized care during labor. Supportive interactions with healthcare professionals were found to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic recall and promote more positive birth memories. These findings underscore the importance of integrating woman-centered and emotionally sensitive care into maternity services to enhance both immediate birth satisfaction and long-term maternal well-being.