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March 12, 2026British Journal of Health Psychology0 citations

‘The Hero's journey’: Narratives on the transition to motherhood with cystic fibrosis

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AHA. HainesLMLynette MackenzieAHAnne Honey

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  • Explore the experiences of women with cystic fibrosis during motherhood and identify their challenges and strengths.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with women diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
  • Analyzed narratives focusing on motherhood experiences
  • Evaluated the need for tailored support and care
  • Women reported significant strengths in managing motherhood despite challenges
  • Identified gaps in holistic care and collaborative support from healthcare providers
  • Called for more nuanced postpartum guidance related to treatment and parenting

Abstract

Women with CF demonstrate significant strengths in navigating motherhood, yet face systemic challenges in receiving holistic, collaborative care. This study highlights the value of lived experience-led research and calls for healthcare teams to offer more tailored postpartum support and nuanced guidance around treatment, parenting and breastfeeding.

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Haines et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b4996eeacc4fcec9c70https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.70064
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