Satisfaction with Childbirth Is Predicted By Maternity Care Providers’ Support for Mothers’ Basic Psychological Needs

Poster Session II

Keyword: Motivation

Abstract: Basic Psychological Needs Theory provides a useful framework for understanding childbirth satisfaction, which matters to mothers’ well-being. We found that support from providers during childbirth for mothers’ needs for autonomy, belonging, and competence is a greater predictor of childbirth satisfaction than provider type or number of interventions.

• Sophie Althaus (Presenting Author)
• Nikki Amoachi (Author)
• Imani Sykes (Author)
• Kara Achilles (Author)
• Katherine Bresnahan (Author)
• Ellie Luciano (Author)
• Charlotte Hackett (Author)
• Alexandra Stefanovici (Author)
• Rebecca Brand (Author)