Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Genel Tip Dergisi, cilt.35, sa.2, ss.269-275, 2025 (Scopus)
Aim: Women gain important experiences during the birth process that they will remember throughout their lives. This study aims to examine women’s traumatic birth experiences. Methods: A qualitative descriptive approach was used in this study. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and a Semi-structured Interview Form. Interviews continued until data saturation was reached and the study was completed with 16 women. The thematic analysis method was used in data analysis. Results: Women’s experiences were analyzed under four main themes: situations that leave a mark, physical environment, obstetric violence and expectations. Conclusion: It was determined that women had traumatic experiences related to the birth process. It was determined that women experienced complex emotions during the birth process and were exposed to obstetric violence. Women characterized birth as salvation and beginning. For women to have a positive birth experience, their care should be planned in a respectful, supportive, and holistic manner and their decisions should be respected.