Abstract
In part one of the article, the method that was followed to develop standards for perinatal education was described. In part two of the article, each standard with its required criteria will be presented completely.
Highlights
In part one of the article, the method that was followed to develop standards for perinatal education was described
The practice Free perinatal education must be given to clients that cannot pay for formal private classes
The perinatal education practice must be accessible to every pregnant woman
Summary
In part one of the article, the method that was followed to develop standards for perinatal education was described. A comprehensive philosophy for perinatal education should address the following areas: The client. It is clear from the above-mentioned data that the philosophy’s focus is on the perinatal educator, who must gather as much as possible data to develop high standards for education. According to Poteet and Hill (1988:29 - 33) the following areas should be addressed when a philosophy for perinatal educa tion is developed: The perinatal education practice Integration of nursing theories by using the elective approach Beliefs on perinatal education, including the contin ued education of the perinatal educator Beliefs concerning research findings and its use in the education of clients The perinatal educator’s role, responsibility and con tribution to the health field. The perinatal educator Beliefs concerning the performance of the perinatal facilitator The environment The internal environment of the health service, the design, areas of speciality, characteristics and human resources
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