Prenatal Classes Research Articles

Penurunan Kecemasan Kehamilan melalui Kelas Prenatal

Anxiety is an object of uncertainty. Pregnant mothers' anxiety when facing the pregnancy process is different. Nearly 60% of pregnant women do not routinely perform ANC and most women worry about being referred to the hospital during labor, so many feel anxious. In fact, these complications can basically be detected earlier if the mother routinely and obediently performs an ANC. The solution to this problem is to reduce anxiety and optimize the motivation of pregnant women to develop a program to increase the knowledge of pregnant women and the compliance of pregnant women to carry out ANC with a discussion approach among pregnant women through the formation of Prenatal Classes. The form of science and technology transfer begins with a pre-test and ends with a post-test, education is delivered with an easy-to-understand method that provides material about: nutrition for pregnant women, discomfort of pregnant women, danger signs for pregnant women, preparation for delivery, preparation for breastfeeding, postpartum birth control, and pregnancy exercise. All participants also immediately did pregnancy exercise at the time of implementation according to instructions from the proposing team. In addition, fellow participants also discussed and exchanged experiences about their pregnancy. The anxiety level of pregnant women from the pre-test and post-test results decreased by 6.85%, participants felt calmer in dealing with the process of pregnancy, especially in the face of childbirth. The most important thing for this activity is that the mother will teach other pregnant women.

Transnationalism and Caring for Migrant Families with Young Children

Abstract Background Migrant families’ transnational ties may contribute to their hardships and/or may be a source of resiliency. A care approach that acknowledges these transnational ties may foster a positive identity and give coherence to experiences. We conducted an integrative review to determine if there is evidence that health and social services supporting migrant families with young children consider transnational ties during care with these families. Methods We searched 15 databases to identify relevant literature including empirical research and discussion papers reporting on a health or social program, service, intervention or care experience of migrant families during early childhood (pregnancy to age five) in a Western country (i.e., Canada, US, Europe or Australia). Information regarding if and how the intervention/service/program/care addressed transnationalism, were extracted and synthesized. Results Over 34,000 records were screened; 296 articles met inclusion criteria. Most literature was from the US. Care, programs and interventions examined included prenatal classes, doula support, maternity care, postpartum home visits, breastfeeding support, nutrition and feeding counseling, and parenting and early childcare programs. There is evidence that care-providers empathize and offer information on family reunification processes for families dealing with separation from loved ones and are open to and accommodate cultural traditions (e.g., feeding and parenting practices) originating from the home country; otherwise there is little evidence that transnational ties are addressed during care. Conclusions Significant knowledge gaps remain regarding whether and how care-providers’ take into account transnational ties, including distance care-giving of children or elderly, use of health services abroad, and receipt of advice and support from family back home, which may affect their relationships with families and/or the effectiveness of their interventions. Key messages Significant knowledge gaps remain regarding whether and how care-providers’ take into account transnational ties in early chilldhood care. More research is needed on transnationalism and the health and social care of migrant families.

Pengaruh Couple Prenatal Class Terhadap Kecemasan Ibu Dalam Menghadapi Persalinan Di Klinik Hana Jogonalan Klaten

The husband is a wife's assistant and often as a decision maker both during pregnancy and childbirth, therefore the husband also needs to get the same information as pregnant women. According to Lutfiatus Sholihah (2004), during pregnancy, the husband must also be invited to prepare to welcome the arrival of the child, because not all husbands are ready to mentally wait for his wife who is in pain, sometimes they even panic and can not calm the wife who was giving birth.Based on a preliminary study conducted that the class of pregnant women is only given to mothers without involving the husband or partner. Preliminary study data also shows that there are still many pregnant women who come to health workers during the fake labor phase. Pregnant women arrive early due to anxiety and fear of facing labor.The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of prenatal class couples on maternal anxiety in facing labor at the Hana Jogonalan Klaten clinic. This type of research is Quasi experiment, with post test design without control group design. The study was conducted at the Klaten Jogna Hanna clinic from May to August 2018.The target population in this study were pregnant women with a minimum gestational age of 36 weeks with a total population of 20 respondents The sampling technique in this study was total sampling. 10 respondents were given classes of pregnant women with husband's assistance and 10 respondents were given classes of ordinary pregnant women, classes of pregnant women were given 2 times in 1 month.The respondent's anxiety state was measured using the Hamilton Rating Scale For Anxiety (HRSA) research instrument. Data analysis was performed by univariate and bivariate analysis using the Spearman Rank test. The results showed there was no effect of couple prenatal class on maternal anxiety with a p value of 0.193 and a correlation coefficient of 0.302.

Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Prenatal Yoga Among Women with High-Risk Pregnancies.

This study sought to evaluate attitudes and knowledge about prenatal yoga and to investigate barriers and facilitators to yoga participation in high-risk pregnant women receiving prenatal care in an academic tertiary care center. We surveyed a convenience sample of women receiving prenatal care through the Maternal-Fetal Medicine practice at Brigham and Women's Hospital. We classified participants as yoga-experienced or yoga-naive depending on self-report. We compared differences between the two groups using the appropriate nonparametric tests and compared bivariate odds ratios for survey results using logistic regression. Of the 100 respondents, 53% had practiced yoga previously. Women with yoga experience were older (age 34.9 ± 5.6 vs. 31.0 ± 6.0 years, p = 0.004), more likely to be college graduates (94% vs. 68%, p = 0.002), and more likely to be White (77% vs. 47%, p = 0.002) than women without previous yoga experience. Previous yoga experience was associated with participant agreement that yoga was safe during their current pregnancy (odds ratio 5.9, 95% confidence interval 1.9-17.7). Of the women surveyed, 56% agreed that they would like to attend a prenatal yoga class. In a multivariate model including age, race, and education, previous yoga experience was the only significant predictor associated with willingness to participate in prenatal yoga classes during current pregnancy (odds ratio 3.1, 95% confidence interval 1.1-8.6). Prior yoga experience was the strongest predictor of willingness to attend a prenatal yoga class in our population. Our results suggest that women with high-risk pregnancies who may benefit from prenatal yoga interventions but lack prior yoga experience may need additional education to facilitate participation.

Long-term effects of participation in a prenatal exercise intervention on body weight, body mass index, and physical activity level: a 6-year follow-up study of a randomized controlled trial

Background Growing evidence supports that physical activity and exercise during pregnancy is favorable for the mother, with persisting benefits in the postpartum period. However, there is scant knowledge of the effect of a prenatal exercise program on long-term health and lifestyle habits. Objectives This 6-year follow-up study of a randomized controlled trial had two aims: (1) compare body weight, weight retention and body mass index (BMI) in the intervention group and control group, and (2) evaluate effects on physical activity level and recreational exercise. Materials and methods Out of 105 participants initially randomized to either an intervention group, n = 52 (twice weekly group-exercises and physical activity counselling) or control group, n = 53 (standard prenatal care), 80 women (76.2%) participated in the present long-term follow-up study, performed in a general community in Oslo, Norway. Data were collected through a standardized telephone interview based on the baseline protocol and a modified Physical Activity and Pregnancy Questionnaire (PAPQ). Body weight at 6 years follow-up was self-reported (kg), and calculation of current BMI (kg/m2) was based on self-reported weight and measured height at study inclusion. Investigators were unaware of the original randomization at the time of the interviews. Analyses of covariance were used to examine the difference in change in body weight and BMI between the groups. Even though the MET-values were not normally distributed, differences were examined using a two-sided independent sample t-test due to large sample size (n ≥ 30). Results At 6 years follow-up there were no differences in mean BMI (kg/m2) (24.0 ± 3.8 versus 24.8 ± 4.0, p = .37), physical activity level (4167 ± 2638 versus 3925 ± 3075 MET-min/week, p = .67) or recreational exercise (630 ± 1290 versus 720 ± 1005 MET-min/week, p = .88) between the intervention and control group, respectively. Subgroup analysis of participants with high adherence during the intervention 6 years ago (≥24 prenatal exercise classes), showed a positive intervention effect at long-term follow up in body weight (kg) (62.8 ± 7.9 versus 70.8 ± 11.8, p = .03) and BMI (kg/m2) (22.5 ± 3.1 versus 24.8 ± 4.0, p = .05), and none (versus 11 in the control group) had gained ≥5 kg compared to prepregnancy weight (p = .02). Conclusions Women who adhered to the original prenatal exercise intervention demonstrated significantly lower body weight and BMI at 6-year follow-up. Otherwise, no long-term intervention effect was observed.

Women's experiences of the prenatal group class in Indonesia

This study sought to understand the meaning of women's experiences of participating in a prenatal group class led by a maternity nurse specialist in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia. We used a phenomenological approach and recruited seven postpartum mothers at a nurse-led maternity clinic. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and were analyzed using Creswell's systematic coding process. Six themes were found in this study: (1) reasons to join prenatal class, (2) having more preparation compared to former pregnancy, (3) having broader and detailed information, (4) benefitting from the prenatal yoga exercise, (5) having positive birth experience, and (6) receiving better support from the husband. The experiences of women participating in the prenatal group class reflect the importance of the prenatal health promotion done by the nurses. This study also implies the needs of pregnant women to receive more comprehensive antenatal education than what they normally obtain from standard care.

Improving Assessment and Documentation of Routine Prenatal Care Using a Standardized Template [40L

INTRODUCTION: Routine prenatal care is a vital aspect of improving both maternal and infant morbidity. Standardizing clinical documentation, using templates and automatic alerts, can improve patient care by ensuring providers cover all aspects of routine prenatal care. The objective of this study was to evaluate improvement in the assessment and documentation of routine prenatal care after implementing a standardized electronic template. METHODS: This was a retrospective review of postpartum visits at a single obstetrical clinic affiliated with an obstetrics and gynecology residency program. A sample of fifty charts was reviewed before and after implementation of a standardized electronic prenatal care template. Charts were evaluated for provider counseling and documentation on the basic prenatal care recommended for all pregnant patients. Gestational age at the last prenatal visit and number of prenatal visits attended was collected. IRB committee approval was waived for this quality improvement project. RESULTS: Average gestational age at the last prenatal appointment and average number of prenatal visits was similar for both time periods. After implementing the template, there was an improvement in addressing and documenting the following topics: group prenatal classes (56%), genetics (10%), complete pregnancy ultrasound (4%), prenatal 2s (4%), early diabetes mellitus (10%), diabetes mellitus (88%), influenza (18%), GBS status (4%), contraception (24%), Varicella (72%), HPV vaccination (74%), breastfeeding (46%), safe sleep (76%), and Rh immunization (16%). CONCLUSION: Implementing a standardized template improved provider counseling and documentation of several key aspects of routine prenatal care, including improving discussion of important maternal health factors, vaccination, contraception, and intended postpartum care.

My Child Is Sick; Don't Call Her A 'Consumer'.

The mother of a chronically ill child discusses why the terminology and goals of consumerism won't resonate with all patients.

UPAYA PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL DAN SUAMI DI PUSKESMAS PUTRI AYU KOTA JAMBI

Lack of knowledge of pregnant women and husband about pregnancy and various things related to pregnancy have a negative influence on the health of the pregnant women, fetus /child, family and community. One effort that can be done by nurses is to provide health education to pregnant women and husband. Puskesmas Putri Ayu is a community health center as partner that has carried out sintegrated antenatal services according to the program, but in its implementation a little pregnant women were accompanied by their husbands when conducting antenatal visit. The target and outcome of community service activities is to increase the knowledge of pregnant women and husband about pregnancy, various needs during pregnancy, various changes that occur during pregnancy and the importance of husband's support for pregnant women. The implementation method used is survey, observation, interview, discussion, and demonstration through health counseling and pregnancy exercises in the prenatal class. This activity was conducted in 3 sessions, followed by 32 pregnant women and 6 husbands. The result of this activity is that most pregnant women who attend antenatal visit are accompanied by sister/parent/aunt, a little pregnant women accompanied by their husbands. The husband's absence is caused by work factor and the assumption that it is better to be accompanied by another parent or sister, and the husband feels ashamed to gather with other pregnant women in the prenatal class. A little husbands were willing to take part in the prenatal class, most of them waited outside after being given counseling, several pregnant women and husband began to understand and actively ask question and express their problems.

Evaluation on Health Policy Implementation for Decreasing Maternal Mortality Rate through Prenatal Class Program in East Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatera

Background : An indicator to determine public health is maternal mortality rate (MMR). Based on the Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) in 2012, MMR in Indonesia was still at 359 per 100,000 live births. Community participation is very supportive in efforts to reduce maternal mortality through prenatal class. This study aimed to explore the implementation of prenatal class as an effort to reduce maternal mortality. Subjects and Method: This was a qualitative descriptive study. The study was carried out in east Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatera, Indonesia. Key informants consisted of 5 subjects namely Head of east Ogan Komering Ulu Health Office, Head of family health section, Head of Rawa Bening Health Center, 10 midwives, and head village. The data were collected by in-depth inter­view, observation, and document review. Results: Prenatal class activities in Rawa Bening community health center have been imple­mented for a long time. Stakeholders worked together in accordance with their respective tasks and functions. Prenatal class activities have resulted in increased knowledge of mothers and families about pregnancy, postpartum care, newborn care, and family planning. However, pregnant women who were participated in prenatal class was still low. Conclusions: Prenatal class program in east Ogan Komering Ulu, has been implemented accord­ing to the implementation guidelines. However, pregnant women who were participated in prenatal class is still low. Keywords: maternal class program, maternal mortality rate, evaluation Correspondence: Elfina Saragih. Masters Porgram in Law, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: elfinasaragih@gmail.com. Mobile: +628527066626 Journal of Health Policy and Management (2019), 4(2): 111-116 https://doi.org/10.26911/thejhpm.2019.04.02.06

Enhancing Accessibility of Physical Activity During Pregnancy: A Pilot Study on Women's Experiences With Integrating Yoga Into Group Prenatal Care.

Introduction:Health guidelines suggest that pregnant women should participate in daily physical activity, yet rarely do they meet these guidelines. Means to enhance accessibility of physical activity for pregnant women are required, and yoga has been suggested as a possible method to enhance women’s sense of confidence and competence with physical activity. In this pilot study, our primary aim is to evaluate pregnant women’s perceptions about their lived experience of an intervention which integrates a low-intensity form of physical activity, yoga, into prenatal care; our secondary aim is to evaluate changes in participants’ self-efficacy for physical activity and time spent in physical activity over time.Methods:Held in an outpatient obstetrics department of an urban hospital system in the United States, this pilot study enrolled 16 pregnant women to participate in the intervention throughout their pregnancy. We explored participants’ lived experience of the intervention using qualitative methods (phenomenology). Means, variances, and covariances were calculated for the 2 measures (self-efficacy and time spent in physical activity) over the intervention period.Results:Qualitative findings from focus groups suggest that it is acceptable for prenatal yoga to be integrated into group prenatal care classes and women reported increased confidence with physical activity during pregnancy. Participants did not consider the intervention to fit within the traditional definition of exercise. Women reported increased amounts of time spent in physical activity from baseline to the end of pregnancy, but there were no statistically significant changes in self-efficacy over time.Discussion:The integration of gentle physical activity into the group prenatal care model warrants further attention for potential benefits with regard to maternal physical and mental wellness.

Effectiveness of Prenatal Classes During Third Trimester to Reduce Anxiety Level and to Improve Birth-Preparedness among Primigravid Women

Effectiveness of Prenatal Classes During Third Trimester to Reduce Anxiety Level and to Improve Birth-Preparedness among Primigravid Women

The influence of partnership quality and breastfeeding on postpartum female sexual function.

Female sexual dysfunction is known to have a huge impact on quality of life and is highly prevalent during the peripartum period. Several influencing variables were found to be associated with impaired sexual function postpartum, among them breastfeeding and partnership quality. However, little is known about the predictive value of these variables. Therefore, this longitudinal cohort study aimed to examine prospectively the influence of the two variables on sexual function 4-month postpartum. Questionnaires were administered to 330 women prenatally (TI, third trimester) and postpartum (TII, 1week; TIII, 4months). Medical data were collected from the respondents' hospital records. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was used to determine overall sexual function, desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain perinatally. At all timepoints, mean FSFI scores were below the critical FSFI-score of 26.55. Partnership quality, breastfeeding, high maternal education, and maternal depressive symptoms correlated significantly with FSFI scores postpartum. Further analyses confirmed antenatal partnership quality and breastfeeding behavior as strong predictors of sexual function 4-month postpartum, explaining 24.3% of variance. Women who stopped breastfeeding or never breastfed at all showed the highest FSFI scores. Our findings indicate that exclusively breastfeeding women and those who report low partnership quality have an increased likelihood of sexual functioning problems 4-month postpartum. Health-care providers need to be encouraged to counsel on postpartum sexuality and influencing factors during prenatal classes to de-pathologize those changes and to foster a positive approach to peripartum sexuality.

Prevalence and predictors of exclusive breastfeeding among immigrant and Canadian-born Chinese women.

Breastfeeding is the optimal method for infant feeding, yet migrant women may be at risk for suboptimal exclusivity rates. In a cohort of immigrant and Canadian-born Chinese women, our objectives were to (a) describe patterns and prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at 1, 3, and 6months postpartum; (b) identify risk and protective factors associated with exclusivity; and (c) examine potentially differential importance of these factors across this 6-month period. This was a prospective study of 565 immigrants and Canadian-born Chinese women (Toronto, Canada). Exclusive breastfeeding was measured at 1, 3, and 6months postpartum. Predictors comprised fixed (demographics, history of depression, immigrant status, prenatal breastfeeding classes, in-hospital formula supplementation, baseline social support, and baseline acculturative stress) and time-dependent (depression, anxiety, fatigue, and breastfeeding problems) variables. Descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and generalized linear mixed models, respectively, were undertaken to address the objectives. Patterns of breastfeeding practices included exclusive breastfeeding in all time points (26.8%) or none (32.9%) and moving from exclusive to nonexclusive (20.3%) or nonexclusive to exclusive breastfeeding (15.2%). Women less likely to breastfeed exclusively at 1, 3, or 6months were those whose infants received in-hospital formula supplementation. Exclusivity attrition was higher between 3 and 6months than 1-3months. Immigrant status and in-hospital formula supplementation had a significant impact on exclusivity earlier in the postpartum period while breastfeeding problems were associated with decreased exclusivity across time. Proactive preventive efforts are need to maintain breastfeeding exclusivity especially between 3 and 6months if women are to meet international breastfeeding recommendations.

Women Veterans' Experiences with Department of Veterans Affairs Maternity Care: Current Successes and Targets for Improvement.

Little is known about women veterans' experiences accessing and using Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) maternity care, which is nearly all purchased from non-VA providers. To understand women veterans' experiences, preferences, and challenges using VA maternity care. We conducted 27 semistructured interviews with women veterans who used VA maternity care during fiscal year 2016. To capture a wide variety of experiences, we randomly sampled veterans from urban and rural VA facilities with higher and lower volumes of VA paid deliveries. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were analyzed using inductive and deductive content analysis. Themes included experiences initiating prenatal care, obtaining prenatal and lactation classes, the role of maternity care coordinators, mental health care, and satisfaction with care. Women described challenges obtaining authorization for care and establishing care with non-VA providers. First-time mothers appreciated the availability of prenatal and lactation classes. VA maternity care coordinators helped women veterans to navigate the challenges related to VA maternity care, ranging from finding non-VA providers to billing. The majority of participants were engaged with mental health care before pregnancy and continued this care during pregnancy. Women's satisfaction with VA maternity care was impacted by access to supportive, knowledgeable providers; care coordinators; woman-centered labor and delivery experiences; and billing issues. Our findings provide a portrait of the current state of VA maternity care from the perspectives of women veterans and highlight areas, such as care coordination and woman-centered models for labor and delivery, that can improve satisfaction with care.

Shortening day length: a potential risk factor for perinatal depression.

The aim of this secondary analysis was to determine whether seasonal light exposure, categorized by type of day length, is associated with or predictive of depressive symptoms in late pregnancy and the first 3months postpartum. Women (n = 279) expecting their first child were recruited from prenatal clinics and childbirth education classes. Depressive symptoms were assessed with the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Day lengths were categorized into short, lengthening, long and shortening. Data analysis included linear mixed models and multiple linear regression. When days were shortening (August to first 4days of November) in late third trimester, depressive symptom scores were highest (35%) and continued to be higher at each postpartum assessment compared to other day length categories. Implications for clinical practice include increased vigilance for depressive symptoms, particularly if late pregnancy and birth occurs during the 3months around the Autumn equinox when day length is shortening. Strategies that increase light exposure in late pregnancy and postpartum should also be considered.

Precede-Procede Analysis of Prenatal Class Plus Model in the Optimization Education of High Risk Pregnancy

High-risk pregnancies are still common in rural areas. The percentage of high-risk pregnancy in Singorojo sub-district of Kendal District in the last three years has increased significantly. The highest number of cases was in Cening and Singorojo villages. In the past year, 86.88% of pregnancies in Cening village and 55.42% of pregnancies in Singorojo village were categorized as high-risk. The lack in community education limited prevention of high-risk pregnancies. Prenatal Class Plus model is an innovation that was being developed in this study. This is a research and development study with qualitative and quantitative approaches. The “Prenatal Class Plus” model was developed in Cening and Singorojo village. Research subjects were pregnant women, husbands, or families of pregnant women, health cadres, and related stakeholders. Research data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Prenatal Class Plus model can improve the knowledge, attitude and efforts of pregnant women and their husbands during parturition and prevention of pregnancy complications (P4K).

<br/> PERCEÇÃO DA IMAGEM CORPORAL EM GRÁVIDAS NO TERCEIRO TRIMESTRE

Objective: to analyze the perception of the body image of pregnant women in the third trimester and to ev aluate their relationship w ith the Body Mass Index. Methods: Observ ational and transv ersal study. Conv enience sample of 231 women in the 3rd trimester, w ith mean age of 32.07 years (SD = 5.41), w ho attended prenatal class. Self-filling questionnaire. A body image scale was used, presenting Cronbach's α of .885. E thical principles were observ ed. Results : The body image is tendentially positiv e, w hether considering the total physical figure or body parts. The pregnant womb and the breasts are the highest scoring body elements (M= 5.76, SD = 1.29 and M= 5.15, SD = 1.25). T he weight had the lowest mean score (M= 4.48, SD = 1.64). Older women tend to hav e a more fav orable body image. D ata suggests that women carry to pregnancy social models w ho v alue the thinness. T he A nov a one-way test, in women w ith lower weight gain, showed a significantly more fav orable body image (M= 55.28; SD = 8.63). Multiple regression, suggests the consistency of the construct during pregnancy. Conclusion: it w ill be important that the body image becomes integrated as an indicator of well-being in the prenatal surv eillance. Keywords: Body image; pregnancy ; body mass index ; nursing; prenatal care; obstetrics.

Experiences of Postpartum Women after Mindfulness Childbirth Classes: A Qualitative Study.

The postpartum period can be a challenging experience for many women as they adjust to the physical and social changes after childbirth. Mindfulness-based interventions have been developed for stress reduction in a variety of health contexts, including pregnancy. These interventions provide strategies that may help new mothers handle the physical, emotional, and relationship challenges of the postpartum period and increase acceptance of postpartum physical changes and body image. Limited research has explored whether women use skills learned in prenatal mindfulness classes for the postpartum experience and parenting. The purpose of this study was to explore women's experience with mindfulness in the year after childbirth. Twelve women who participated in a Mindfulness for Childbirth and Parenting course during pregnancy were interviewed between 2 and 16 months postpartum. The semistructured interview guide included questions on how participants may have used mindfulness to approach a variety of positive and negative postpartum experiences. Qualitative description methodology guided the research team to code the transcripts independently. The team met to review and achieve consensus in the development of codes, categories, and themes from the data. Four themes were identified in women's postpartum experiences: 1) developing a new relationship with postpartum challenges, 2) formal practices of mindfulness to address postpartum challenges, 3) informal practices to address postpartum challenges, and 4) life-changing and transformative experiences. These themes showed a pathway by which participants used mindfulness skills to address postpartum challenges and to transform these challenges with a positive perspective. Mindfulness skills helped class participants cope with physical and emotional challenges postpartum and fostered positive meaningful relationships with partners and newborns. Findings have implications for future research on mindfulness-based interventions and the postpartum experience.

Prenatal Care Program: an Important Intervention that Needs to be Evaluated

The preparation of both women and men for parenting, known as prenatal care, has an important role in information and treatment about pregnancy, labor, postpartum and neonatal care. Currently, despite the technological advancements, the wide use of the Internet, the constant flow of information and the high level of education in women, a lack of knowledge has been observed of future parents about prenatal care. Hence, there is a need to educate and inform prospective parents about prenatal care. Therefore, a need of creating a program of prenatal care classes has been observed, consisting of specialized professionals, to inform prospective parents, in accordance with the corresponding international standards. There are Prenatal care Programs throughout the world.