In-depth Interviews with Women Living in Italy to Understand Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Experiences

10.4231/01D8-V289

Andrea Demaria

12/02/2024

The purpose of this study was to understand pregnancy and postpartum experiences, including healthcare decision-making, birth planning and execution, parental leave policies, breastfeeding, and social and cultural influences, among women in Italy.

birth breastfeeding cultural norms family planning Italy Policy postpartum pregnancy