Rakime Elmir

Rakime Elmir is a researcher and scholar specializing in the study of paternal experiences during childbirth, particularly in cases involving traumatic or difficult labour and delivery. Her work examines the psychological and emotional impacts on fathers who are present during these critical perinatal moments, contributing to a deeper understanding of how men experience and are affected by childbirth events.

Research Focus

Elmir’s research centers fathers’ perspectives within perinatal studies, an area that has historically received less attention than maternal experiences. By investigating paternal responses to labour complications and birth trauma, her work has helped establish the father’s experience as a legitimate and important area of inquiry in reproductive health and family-centered care.

Service Delivery

Beyond understanding paternal experiences, Elmir’s work has implications for enhancing healthcare service delivery to fathers. Her research findings inform clinical practice and policy by highlighting the need for improved support systems and communication strategies that recognize and address fathers’ needs and concerns during the childbirth process.