Abstracts
Résumé
Cet article s’intéresse aux étapes de la transition à la parentalité dans un contexte de naissance prématurée en ciblant les répercussions perçues et les stratégies d’adaptation des nouveaux parents. Six couples hétérosexuels (n = 12) résidant au Québec ayant eu un premier enfant prématuré ont participé à des entrevues dyadiques semi-directives. Une analyse qualitative exploratoire s’inspirant de la théorisation ancrée a permis d’étudier ce passage précoce à la parentalité. La fin imprévue de la grossesse est vécue comme un déchirement, faisant osciller le parent entre la joie et la déception. L’hospitalisation du bébé peut mettre à l’épreuve la solidité du couple, étant donné le stress vécu durant cette période. Bien que le retour à la maison soit un moment de joie, il s’accompagne aussi d’insécurités et de surprotection du nouveau-né. Cet article met en lumière le rôle important du personnel soignant dans l’accompagnement des parents d’un bébé prématuré et propose des pistes d’interventions pour les intervenant.es sociaux en périnatalité.
Mots-clés :
- transition à la parentalité,
- première naissance,
- naissance prématurée,
- identité parentale,
- couple,
- recherche qualitative
Abstract
This article examines the stages of the transition to parenthood in the context of premature birth, focusing on the perceived repercussions and coping strategies of new parents. Six heterosexual couples (n = 12) living in Quebec who had their first premature child participated in semi-structured dyadic interviews. An exploratory qualitative analysis inspired by grounded theory was used to study this early transition to parenthood. The unexpected end of pregnancy is experienced as a struggle between joy and disappointment. The baby's hospitalization can put the couple's solidity to the test, given the stress experienced during this period. Although the return home is a time of joy, it is also accompanied by insecurities and overprotection of the baby. This article highlights the important role played by nursing staff in supporting parents of premature babies and suggests ways in which perinatal social workers can intervene.
Keywords:
- transition to parenthood,
- first birth,
- preterm birth,
- parental identity,
- couple,
- qualitative research
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