Michelle L Townsend

Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute and school of psychology, University of Wollongong, Australia

Women tend to feel more confident, and less fearful, if they are in a birthing environment that is controlled and follows a procedure

Childbirth satisfaction and perceptions of control: postnatal psychological implications

The safe delivery of a healthy baby is a critical priority in perinatal care However, maternal satisfaction also remains an important outcome, as it has the potential to influence psychological...

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