فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Background & Objective: Women's experiences during pregnancy and delivery periods are important indicators of maternal care and can affect maternal and newborn outcomes. Social genitals can affect these experiences, yet there are limited data in Babylon's Governor, Iraq. The present study was conducted with aim to investigate women's experiences during pregnancy and childbirth, and to explore their relationships with socio-demographic characteristics. Materials & Methods: This descriptive cross-study was conducted on 300 women who had experienced pregnancy, delivery, and at least six weeks of postpartum care who were deliberately admitted from Babylon Hospital for Women and Children. Data were collected using a valid, structured questionnaire which covered socio-genomic characteristics and maternal experiences. Experiences were scored and classified as poor, medium, or good. The data was analyzed with SPSS (version 24) with descriptive data, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Chi-Square test. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Among the participants, 51.3% with moderate pregnancy experiences, 37.3% poor experiences, and 11.3% good experiences, with an average score of 30.73 .39.35. Post-delivery experiences were primarily poor (63.7%), with 31.0% moderate and 5.3% good (meaning score=19.56, 5.16). Statistical analysis revealed important associations between women's experiences and age, education level, economic status, and residence (P<0.05). Women aged 40 and older with higher education, adequate income, and urban residence reported the most positive pregnancy and delivery experiences. No significant differences were observed on the basis of matrimonial status or business. Conclusion: Women's experiences were generally moderate during pregnancy but were poor during postpartum periods; social-demographic factors strongly affect the results. It is recommended to increase postpartum support and improve the maternal care experience.