The Effect of delivery method on optimality level and postpartum comfort in primiparous women

Abstract

Background: Delivery is a normal event in a woman’s life and the most special experience. The delivery method affects the perinatal period as well as the level of postpartum comfort. Aims: This descriptive and cross-sectional study aims to determine the effect of delıvery method on optimality level and postpartum comfort in primiparous women Methods: The study included 200 women. Data collection tools are the Introductory Information Form prepared by the researcher in line with the literature, the Turkish Adaptation of the Optimality Index, the Postpartum Comfort Scale. Findings: The optimality index scores of the pregnant women with SVD obtained from PBI is 88.60 ± 5.71, the mean score obtained from OI is 84.02 ± 3.12, and the mean score of OI was determined to be 85.40 ± 2.98 for the groups who had SVD. Conclusions: In accordance with the data, the optimality level of women has decreased due to non-evidence-based practices and invasive procedures during SVD. The total comfort score of the SVD group has also been negatively affected.

Keywords

• Delivery method
• Postpartum comfort
• Optimality