A mozgáskorlátozott nők anyává válással kapcsolatos tapasztalatai

Abstract

Background and Aims: The dominant social group often questions whether disabled women are suitable for motherhood, leading to discrimination even during pregnancy. This study aims to explore the childbirth experiences of women with physical disabilities and their perceptions of social attitudes toward motherhood for disabled women.
Methods: In the current study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with five mothers with physical disabilities. Due to the sensitivity of the topic, the interviews were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA).
Results: Our study examined the mothers relationships with gender stereotypes, highlighting their attitudes towards their bodies, perceptions of gender roles, and perspectives on parenthood. The findings reveal how both the dominant social group’s attitude and the perspectives of the mothers’ immediate social circles influenced their experiences of pregnancy and motherhood. Healthcare professionals’ attitudes toward childbirth and delivery methods also played a significant role in shaping the mothers’ narratives. The postpartum period was particularly significant, revealing how their social environment perceived and supported their roles as mothers.
Discussion: The participant mothers with physical disabilities often feel that their right to have children is denied, and after childbirth, their competence as mothers is questioned. However, they emphasize the strengthening of their maternal identity and their sense of competence.