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“Being there is not enough”: Expectations and needs for partner support during childbirth among primiparous couples: a qualitative study

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Yuanyuan Tian
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Zewen Wang
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Bakht Alam
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Hongdan Wang
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Yunan Jiang
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Yuxin Ji
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Xiaoman Zhang *
DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2026.104912delete
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• Primiparous couples desire partner support during childbirth but face challenges due to fragmented and unclear information. • Emotional readiness and perceived risks limit partners’ willingness to be involved in childbirth, requiring improved communication and preparation. • Lack of practical skills and low confidence in partners reduce the effectiveness of support, emphasising the need for skill-based prenatal training. • Couples prefer hospital-endorsed, timely training close to childbirth to prepare for practical support roles.

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Midwifery
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