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CONFERENCE PROCEEDING
An exploration of the experiences of compassionate maternity care in the UK for women living with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
1
Birmingham City University, Midwifery, Birmingham, United Kingdom
2
Fatima College of Health Sciences, Midwifery, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
3
Educate- Not Mutilate, Education Lead, London, United Kingdom
4
Birmingham City University, Elizabeth Bryan Multiple Birth Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Eur J Midwifery 2026;10(Supplement 1):A935
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) affects over 200 million women globally, including 137,000 in England and Wales. FGM has serious health impacts and requires culturally sensitive, compassionate maternity care. Compassionate maternity care is essential for improving outcomes and experiences for women living with FGM.
OBJECTIVES:
This study aims to explore the lived experiences of women living with FGM regarding compassionate maternity care. Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis and Appreciative Inquiry, the study seeks to understand perceptions, expectations, and shared meanings to identify key components of compassionate maternity care.
METHODS:
Data collection began in March 2025 through in-depth interviews using participants’ preferred methods; WhatsApp voice notes, face-to-face or online, in private, comfortable settings. A purposive sample of 14 women over 18 who experienced UK maternity care will be recruited. Ethical considerations include informed consent, voluntary participation, and participant-led interviews to minimise distress. The study follows principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. Data will be anonymised, securely stored, and accessed only by the research team.
RESULTS:
Preliminary findings will be presented. The study aims to complete and transcribe 14 in-depth interviews by the time of the conference. Early insights are expected to highlight emerging themes around compassionate maternity care as experienced by women living with FGM, contributing to the evolving understanding of their needs.
CONCLUSIONS:
This study aims to deepen understanding of compassionate maternity care for women living with FGM. Insights from participants lived experiences will inform culturally sensitive, compassionate care practices. Findings will contribute to midwifery education, policy, and practice, supporting improved perinatal outcomes, respectful, and compassionate care for this underrepresented population.
KEY MESSAGE:
Understanding the lived experiences of women with living FGM is essential to shaping compassionate, culturally sensitive maternity care that meets unique needs and promotes dignity, safety, and trust. Poster session 4 (Group B)
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) affects over 200 million women globally, including 137,000 in England and Wales. FGM has serious health impacts and requires culturally sensitive, compassionate maternity care. Compassionate maternity care is essential for improving outcomes and experiences for women living with FGM.
OBJECTIVES:
This study aims to explore the lived experiences of women living with FGM regarding compassionate maternity care. Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis and Appreciative Inquiry, the study seeks to understand perceptions, expectations, and shared meanings to identify key components of compassionate maternity care.
METHODS:
Data collection began in March 2025 through in-depth interviews using participants’ preferred methods; WhatsApp voice notes, face-to-face or online, in private, comfortable settings. A purposive sample of 14 women over 18 who experienced UK maternity care will be recruited. Ethical considerations include informed consent, voluntary participation, and participant-led interviews to minimise distress. The study follows principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. Data will be anonymised, securely stored, and accessed only by the research team.
RESULTS:
Preliminary findings will be presented. The study aims to complete and transcribe 14 in-depth interviews by the time of the conference. Early insights are expected to highlight emerging themes around compassionate maternity care as experienced by women living with FGM, contributing to the evolving understanding of their needs.
CONCLUSIONS:
This study aims to deepen understanding of compassionate maternity care for women living with FGM. Insights from participants lived experiences will inform culturally sensitive, compassionate care practices. Findings will contribute to midwifery education, policy, and practice, supporting improved perinatal outcomes, respectful, and compassionate care for this underrepresented population.
KEY MESSAGE:
Understanding the lived experiences of women with living FGM is essential to shaping compassionate, culturally sensitive maternity care that meets unique needs and promotes dignity, safety, and trust. Poster session 4 (Group B)
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