Childbirth Process Research Articles

SPIRITUAL ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PRENATAL GENTLE YOGA WITHIN ISLAMIC CULTURAL CONTEXTS

<p><em>Prenatal education is an important aspect in preparing pregnant women holistically to face the process of pregnancy and childbirth. This study aims to examine the integration of gentle yoga with Islamic spiritual values as an approach in Islamic prenatal education. Gentle yoga, with a focus on gentle physical exercise, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation, offers various benefits for the physical and emotional health of pregnant women. On the other hand, Islamic spiritual values emphasize the importance of maintaining physical and mental health and getting closer to Allah SWT. This study used a qualitative method with a literature study approach and in-depth interviews with pregnant women and Islamic scholars. Data were analyzed to understand the views and practices related to the integration of gentle yoga and spiritual education in the context of pregnancy. The results showed that gentle yoga integrated with Islamic spiritual values can improve the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of pregnant women. This practice helps pregnant women feel calm, patient, and close to Allah SWT, as well as strengthen gratitude and inner peace. The conclusion of this study confirms that Islamic prenatal education that combines gentle yoga and Islamic spiritual values offers an effective holistic approach to preparing pregnant women. The implementation of such prenatal education can provide comprehensive support for pregnant women, both physically, mentally, and spiritually. This study provides a significant contribution to the development of a prenatal education approach that is in accordance with Islamic teachings and beneficial for the health of pregnant women.</em></p>

Concepts of reproductive behaviour and motherhood in Soviet cinema of the 1920–1930s

The article examines representations of motherhood and reproductive behaviour in Soviet cinema from Revolution 1917 to the mid-1930s (films “Children are the Flowers of Life”, “The Road to Happiness”, “Katka's Reinette Apples”, “Bed and Sofa”, etc.) through the study of the reproductive choice mechanism, demonstration of pregnancy, childbirth and child care. Conclusions are drawn about the presence of several main conceptual frameworks, such as happy Soviet motherhood as opposed to pre-revolutionary motherhood; the unreliability of the parental function of the biological father, but the support of the collective and the acquisition of a new partner, which means the creation of a two-parents family; transition from the demonstration of medical instruments and the process of childbirth to the withdrawal of this segment; etc.

Penerapan Kegel Exercise terhadap Penyembuhan Luka Perineum pada Ibu Post Partum

Background: Post partum is a condition where the reproductive organs are restored to their pre-pregnancy state. The process of childbirth almost 90% experience perineal tears. To be able to accelerate perineal wounds can be with pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures, one of which is non-pharmacological action with kegel exercise, kegel exercise is pelvic muscle training by contracting the muscles. Objective: to describe the results of observations of wound healing and changes in wound characteristics in post partum women. Methods: This research is a case study research using descriptive methods, namely by observing 2 (two) respondents of post partum women with perineal rupture. Performed for 7 days of application and wound evaluation on day 8. Results: This application shows that before Kegel exercise was performed, both respondents' perineal wound conditions were classified as moderate wounds, namely wet wounds, perineal closure, no signs of infection. After evaluation on the eighth day, the wound condition of Mrs. D and Mrs. E was classified as a good wound, namely dry perineal wounds closing and no signs of infection. Conclusion: There are differences in wound healing and changes in perineal wound characteristics in postpartum women.

Exploring Factors Influencing Pregnant Women's Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Midwifery Care in Romania: Implications for Maternal Health Education Strategies.

Midwives are strong advocates for vaginal births. However, their visibility and accessibility are poorly perceived by women in Romania. Consequently, the women's options are limited to a single direction when pregnancy occurs, involving the family doctor, the obstetrician, and often an interventional technical approach at the time of birth. The aim of this research is to identify specific variables that affect the perceptions and attitudes of pregnant women towards the care provided by midwives. This knowledge could contribute to the development of more effective education and information strategies within maternal health services. A cross-sectional observational analytical survey was conducted in Romania among pregnant women from the general population. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire, with informed consent obtained from each participating pregnant woman. The questionnaire was administered online using the cloud-based Google Forms platform and was available on the internet for seven months, from January to July 2023. The questionnaire was distributed through various media channels, both individually and in communication groups, in the form of a link. All questions were mandatory, and the questionnaire could only be submitted after answering all questions. A total of 1301 individual responses were collected. The analysis of the socio-demographic and obstetrical profile of the pregnant women revealed that approximately half, 689 (52.95%), of the participants were aged between 18-29 years, and 1060 (81.47%) of the participants were married. Among our group of 1301 pregnant women, 973 (74.78%) had higher education, and 987 (75.86%) had a regular job. A majority of the survey participants, 936 (71.94%), lived in an urban geographic area, while 476 (36.58%) had attended childbirth education courses, and 791 (60.79%) were in the third trimester of pregnancy. A total of 298 (22.9%) respondents did not want to give birth in a hospital, and one-third, 347 (26.67%), did not place significant importance on control over the childbirth process. The main factors influencing women's decisions regarding perinatal care and the importance of midwives as a component of the maternal-infant care team are modifiable, and thorough educational and psychological preparation would reduce the increasing predominance of preference for cesarean section, thereby promoting healthier and more woman- and child-centered perinatal care.

Analysis of Risk Factors of Husband's Readiness and Involvement in Accompanying Wives in Childbirth: An Observational Study in Bengkulu City, Indonesia

The husband's role in assisting wives in childbirth has a significant impact on the birth experience and the health of the mother and baby. This study aims to analyze the risk factors that influence the role of husbands in accompanying their wives in childbirth in Bengkulu City, Indonesia. Analytical observational research was conducted on 200 married couples who gave birth in health facilities in Bengkulu City. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, and participant observation. Data analysis was carried out using logistic regression to identify risk factors related to the husband's role in accompanying wives in childbirth. The results showed that significant risk factors related to the husband's role in assisting wives in childbirth were the husband's education level (OR = 2.34; 95% CI: 1.21-4.53), the husband's knowledge about childbirth (OR = 3.12; 95% CI: 1.68-5.79), husband's attitude towards the role of mentoring (OR = 2.87; 95% CI: 1.45-5.68), social support from the family (OR = 1.98; 95% CI: 1.05-3.73), and previous birth experience (OR = 2.15; 95% CI: 1.12-4.14). This research identifies several risk factors that influence the husband's role in assisting wives in childbirth. Interventions aimed at increasing husbands' education, knowledge, and positive attitudes towards the role of companionship, as well as strengthening social support from the family, can increase husbands' involvement in the childbirth process.

Factor Affecting the Perception of Traumatic Childbirth: A Cross-Sectional Study in Pregnant Women Women

Objective: In order to experience all the processes of pregnancy and childbirth in a healthy way, it is necessary that the perception of traumatic birth is not high and the affecting factors should be known. This study was conducted to evaluate the factors affecting pregnant women's perception of traumatic childbirth. Methods: A cross-sectional and descriptive study consisted with 305 pregnant women, who was in the last trimester of their pregnancy. Data collected face-to-face using the Perception of Traumatic Childbirth Scale and the socio-demographic, obstetric and birth-related information form. Results: All of the pregnant women included in the study were married and their mean age was 28.04±5.20 years. The mean score of the pregnant women from the scale was 56.46±1.56 (Min-Max=0-120). Statistical significance was found between the score obtained from the scale and income status, the total number of miscarriages/mortal deliveries, mode of termination of the last delivery, fear experienced at the last delivery and anxiety experienced at the last delivery. Conclusion: A thorough understanding of the factors that influence and/or increase the perception of traumatic childbirth could contribute to the development of birth services as well as the protection and promotion of women's and pregnant's mental well-being.

Babaların Gebelik Dönemine ve Doğum Sürecine Katılımı Üzerine Bir Derleme

Father involvement is very important in the prenatal period as well as in the postnatal period. Nowadays, it is seen that fathers-to-be's desire to participate in the pregnancy period and their presence at birth are increasing. Studies in the literature have pointed out the positive effects of fathers' involvement in the pregnancy and childbirth process on children and parents by supporting the physical and psychological health of the mother. However, considering the fact that there are many factors that limit prenatal father involvement at the individual, familial, and contextual levels, there are still areas remaining to be revealed in this issue. Therefore, the current review paper aimed to present a basic framework about the effects of fathers' involvement in the pregnancy and childbirth process on children and parents and the factors affecting their participation. Focusing on prenatal fatherhood may contribute to intervention programs that will be developed especially on parenting.

The influence of antenatal relaxation classes on perinatal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: a qualitative study

ABSTRACT Background There is growing evidence that antenatal education incorporating relaxation practices can positively influence perinatal psychological wellbeing. However, a paucity of qualitative research is evident. Gaining insight into how and why such education may influence childbearing women, can inform the design of effective educational interventions. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of women and their partners on how and why a single Antenatal Relaxation Class (ARC) might influence perinatal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences. Method In this descriptive qualitative study, 17 women and 9 partners participated in semi-structured in-depth interviews and the data were analysed using thematic analysis. The study was carried out in a Scottish NHS Health Board where ARC was provided to expectant parents. Findings Two themes were generated, namely: ‘the turning point’, and ‘recognition of an inner resource’. Participants perceived ARC as ‘the turning point’ when they became more confident, equipped, and less fearful and anxious towards childbirth. ‘Understanding of the psychophysiological processes of childbirth’, ‘positive stories’, and ‘practice of relaxation techniques’ were reported as the main reasons for these positive changes. Participants explained ARC had enabled them to access a deep sense of calmness as ‘an inner resource’ and motivated the use of relaxation techniques as a self-care behaviour throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Conclusion A single antenatal relaxation class has the potential to enhance perinatal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences. This study provides valuable insights for maternity services seeking to develop effective health-promoting antenatal education.

LBTQ parents’ needs for support postpartum following a complicated birth: A matter of reproductive justice

LBTQ people have increased risks of complications during birth, risks potentially driven by minority stress and increased levels of mental illness and fear of childbirth. With the aim of exploring reproductive injustices in postpartum care for LBTQ people, we analyzed qualitative interviews where 22 LBTQ birth and non-birth parents shared their experiences of support needs during the postpartum period after births where complications had arisen. Results point to the importance of providing an LBTQ safe space, which includes the need to feel safe regarding one’s gender or sexual identity, by avoiding cisheteronormative assumptions and using inclusive language. In the context of recently experiencing birth complications, parents needed a space where they were able to focus on physical and mental healing. The results further show the need for validation of the non-birth parent and inclusive breast/chest-feeding support. Results emphasize the need for more psychosocial support around the birth experience, including better medical support and information during the whole process of childbirth.

Determinants of home delivery among reproductive age women in Bore District, East Guji Zone, Ethiopia: a case-control study.

Home delivery, which is the process of childbirth at one's residence rather than in a health facility, is a major reason for maternal mortality caused by obstetric complications, such as sepsis, hypertensive disorders, and hemorrhage. Maternal and child mortality remains high in developing countries despite efforts made to reduce these outcomes. This is mainly due to poor utilization of institution-based healthcare services. Moreover, there is a limited number of studies that have addressed the determinants of home delivery in Ethiopia, including the study area. This study aims to identify the determinants of home delivery in Bore District, East Guji Zone, Southern Ethiopia, in 2022. A community-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from 18 May to 5 July 2022 among 498 women (249 cases and 249 controls) who gave birth in Bore District. The case group included women who gave birth at home, while the control group included those who gave their last birth at health institutions. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select the study participants. Data were collected using the KoboToolbox digital software and exported to SPSS Version 26.0 for analysis. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was done to declare the statistical significance of the association of the the independent variables and home delivery. The study included a total of 496 respondents with a mean age of 32.5 (SD = ±5.5) for the case group and 33.7 (SD = ±5.2) for the control group. Among the assessed determinants of home delivery were not attending antenatal care (ANC) visits [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 5.6, 95% CI: 2.0-15.16], missing pregnant women's conferences (AOR = 3.2, 95% CI: 1.65-8.32), not receiving health education on pregnancy-related complications (AOR = 2.2, 95% CI: 1.1-4.3), inadequate knowledge of pregnancy-related danger signs (AOR = 6.0, CI: 3.0-11.9), inadequate knowledge about pregnancy-related complications (AOR = 3.0, CI: 1.55-6.13), and unfavorable attitude (AOR = 6.9, 95% CI: 2.16-22.6). In this study, not attending ANC visits, missing pregnant women's conferences, not receiving health education on pregnancy-related complications, inadequate knowledge of pregnancy-related danger signs, inadequate knowledge about pregnancy-related complications, and unfavorable attitudes were identified as determinants of home delivery. The district health office and other stakeholders should work on strengthening maternal health service delivery through appropriate ANC visits and participation in pregnant women's conferences and improving community awareness about pregnancy at all levels.

The process of childbirth as a factor influencing women's satisfaction

The process of childbirth as a factor influencing women's satisfaction

In Situ Array Microextraction and Metabolic Profiling of Small Extracellular Vesicles to Guide and Monitor Maternal Delivery.

The advantages of small extracellular vesicles (sEV) in disease management have become increasingly prominent, with the main challenge lying in meeting the demands of large-scale extraction and high-throughput analysis, a crucial aspect in the realm of precision medicine. To overcome this challenge, an engineered on-plate aptamer array (16×24 spots) is developed for continuous scale-up microextraction of plasma sEV and their in situ metabolic analysis using mass spectrometry. With this integrated array strategy, metabolic profiles of sEV are acquired from the plasma of 274 antenatal or postpartum women, reducing analysis time by half (7.5h) and sample volume by 95% (only 0.125µL usage) compared to the traditional suspension method. Moreover, using machine learning algorithms on sEV metabolic profiles, a risk score system is constructed that accurately assesses the need for epidural analgesia during childbirth and the likelihood of post-administration fever. The system, based on admission samples, achieves an impressive 94% accuracy. Furthermore, post-administration fever can be identified from delivery samples, reaching an overall accuracy rate of 88%. This work offers real-time monitoring of the childbirth process that can provide timely guidance for maternal delivery, underscoring the significance of sEV detection in large-scale clinical samples for medicine innovation and advancement.

COMPREHENSIVE MIDWIFERY OF MRS. E IN PMB E CIBEBER DISTRICT CIANJUR REGENCY: CASE REPORT

Introduction: Pregnancy is a woman's highly anticipated life cycle. After pregnancy, the woman will enter the process of childbirth, postpartum, and intermediate period. This cycles can cause physical and psychological changes that can cause discomfort for women who cannot adapt. Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide comprehensive care starting from pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and infants. Method: This Final Project report used a case study method with data collection carried out from March to May 2022 in PMB E, Cibeber District, Cianjur Regency. Result: Mrs. E did an USG before giving birth and the result showed that her amniotic water had begun to decrease so she was referred to the hospital for induction. Induction of labor using 5 IU oxytocin drip infused into 500 ml RL at a speed of 20tpm. The delivery process was done in a spontaneous way without complications. At the time of postpartum Mrs. E's legs were swollen and Mrs. E had given formula to her baby in the first week of postnatal. The author carried out care of the problems experienced by the mother, such as counseling for mobilization and the importance of exclusive breastfeeding. This treatment was successful in overcoming the mother's problems and preventing complications. Conclusion: Comprehensive midwifery care has proven to be beneficial and important to do. Midwives as service providers need to implement and improve this method in the care they do.

Postnatal social support experiences in primiparous women in Korea: a phenomenological study.

Social support is essential for postpartum well-being, but little is known about the postpnatal social support preferred by primiparous women. This study aimed to comprehensively understand and describe the meaning of postnatal social support experience in primiparous women. The participants were seven primiparous women who were within 1 year after childbirth, recruited through purposive and snowball sampling from an online parenting community. The data were collected through in-depth interviews from November 14 to 28, 2022. Participants were interviewed face-to-face or via phone or online platform, according to their choice. Colaizzi's phenomenological qualitative research method was applied to analyze the meaning of the participants' experience. Five theme clusters and fourteen themes were identified from the data. The five theme clusters are as follows: (1) Shortcomings of the childbirth and postpartum care system I learned through my experience; (2) Government policies focusing on childbirth and child-rearing rather than postpartum recovery; (3) Driving force of postpartum recovery: Shared childbirth process; (4) Childcare on my own; and (5) Conflicted between being a stay-at-home mom and a working mom under inadequate maternity protection policies. Despite postpartum support from the government that was perceived as inadequate, first-time mothers regained confidence and motivation for parenting with the help of family, peers, and social networks. First-time mothers need support from professionals and reliable online communities for postpartum recovery and parenting.

Effects of Hydrotherapy on the Management of Childbirth and Its Outcomes-A Retrospective Cohort Study.

The main objective of this study was to generate further evidence on maternal and birth outcomes associated with the use of hydrotherapy during labor, specifically aiming to describe the effects of water immersion during all stages of labor (first, second, and third) on women. A retrospective cohort study was carried out on a random sample of women who gave birth at the Costa del Sol Hospital between January 2010 and December 2020. The calculated sample size was 377 women and the data were extracted from their partograms. After data extraction, two groups were formed: one group used hydrotherapy during childbirth (n = 124), while the other group included women who did not use hydrotherapy during the childbirth process (n = 253). The results highlight significant differences in pain perception, analgesia use, types of labor, and delivery times between the two groups. Women who did not use hydrotherapy reported higher pain perception, with a median (IQR) of 8 (7-9) on a numerical scale, compared to a median (IQR) of 6 (5-7) for the hydrotherapy group. Furthermore, the group without hydrotherapy required epidural analgesia in 40% of cases, while in the hydrotherapy group, it was only necessary in 20%. In terms of the type of delivery, the hydrotherapy group had more spontaneous vaginal deliveries compared to the non-hydrotherapy group, which had more operative vaginal deliveries. The overall duration of labor was longer in the hydrotherapy group, especially in women who arrived at the hospital late in labor. Hydrotherapy is associated with a longer time to delivery. Women with a higher pain tolerance tend to opt for hydrotherapy instead of epidural analgesia.

BPM application in clinical process improvement: a women 'hospital case study

PurposeThe childbirth process is a complex and vital event that requires careful analysis and improvement. This experience can shape a woman's perspective on motherhood and even affect her mental health. Healthcare providers must prioritize improving the birth experience for women. In this interdisciplinary research, a combination of business process modeling (BPM) and medicine have been used with the aim of realizing an improved delivery experience and increased maternal satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachThe data collection of this study was done by observing 518 childbirth processes and interviewing the chief of labor, chief residents, and midwives in the obstetrics and gynecology department of a hospital in Tehran from October 2022 to February 2023.FindingsThe research has been done in four main stages. The first phase is to model the primary process and sub-processes of normal vaginal delivery (NVD). The second phase is validation using expert confirmation and process mining (PM). The third phase is the analysis of the causes of maternal dissatisfaction in labor. The fourth phase of the heuristics redesigning and improving the process, in which for the first time three new categories have been presented including hospital-based, patient-based, and medical technique-based results show BPM intervention effect can be far-reaching in improving patient care and optimizing operational efficiency.Originality/valueThis study is one of only a few to adopt a process-oriented perspective to show how BPM can be used in clinical processes and has specifically examined an essential clinical process, i.e. childbirth.Highlights Developing business process management (BMP) applications in a medical special process related to childbirth as interdisciplinary research.A combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques contains engineering software and management approaches for a Case study, Implementation of BPM lifecycle in the women's hospital in Iran, Tehran, for a clinical process, which is called, normal vaginal delivery (NVD) process for fetal expulsion normally.Modeling NVD clinical process and sub-process for the first time by BPMN2.0 notations in visual paradigm (VP) software and Validation of the made model with process mining (PM), by Disco process mining software. This was done through event log collection from HIS at the hospital.Improving the childbirth process by redesigning heuristics and Introducing two new categories special for clinical process improvement for the first time.Clinical process improvement heuristics obtained in this research are not consistent with the previous seven categories presented in previous studies such as Marlon Dumas' book. Therefore, we have introduced two new heuristics to redesign clinical processes compatible with medical centers, including hospital-based, patient-based, and medical technique-based.Providing a framework for clinical process modeling and improvement containing steps and tools.

Prevalence of different variations of non-consented care during the childbirth process in Mexico by geographical regions: comparing ENDIREH survey data from 2016 to 2021

IntroductionNon-consented care, a form of obstetric violence involving the lack of informed consent for procedures, is a common but little-understood phenomenon in the global public health arena. The aim of this secondary analysis was to measure the prevalence and assess change over time of non-consented care during childbirth in Mexico in 2016 and 2021, as well as to examine the association of sociodemographic, pregnancy-, and childbirth-factors with this type of violence.MethodsWe measured the prevalence of non-consented care and three of its variations, forced sterilization or contraception, forced cesarean section, and forced consent on paperwork, during childbirth in Mexico for 2016 (N = 24,036) and 2021 (N = 19,322) using data from Mexico’s cross-sectional National Survey on the Dynamics of Household Relationships (ENDIREH). Weighted data were stratified by geographical regions. We performed adjusted logistic regression analyses to explore associations.ResultsThe national prevalence of non-consented care and one of its variations, pressure to get a contraceptive method, increased from 2016 to 2021. A decrease in the prevalence was observed for forced contraception or sterilization without knowledge, forcing women to sign paperwork, and non-consented cesarean sections nationally and in most regions. Women between the ages of 26 and 35 years, married, cohabiting with partner, living in urban settings, who do not identify as Indigenous, and who received prenatal services or gave birth at the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) facilities experienced a higher prevalence of non-consented care. Being 26 years of age and older, living in a rural setting, experiencing stillbirths in the last five years, having a vaginal delivery, receiving prenatal services at IMSS, or delivering at a private facility were significantly associated with higher odds of reporting non-consented care.ConclusionWhile a decrease in most of the variations of non-consented care was found, the overall prevalence of non-consented care and, in one of its variations, pressure to get contraceptives, increased at a national and regional level. Our findings suggest the need to enforce current laws and strengthen health systems, paying special attention to the geographical regions and populations that have experienced higher reported cases of this structural problem.

EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRADLEY METHOD ON LABOUR OUTCOME IN PRIMIGRAVIDA WOMEN

During pregnancy, women and birthing people build an entourage of support, including a birth companion of choice to provide individualised care by actively participating in the childbirth process. This article examines the Bradley Method, which teaches the birth companion (husband) to coach birthing people using hands-on approaches, including massages, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and verbal encouragement and its effect on labour outcome, coping response and maternal satisfaction with the childbirth experience.

Women's expectations, preferences and needs in midwifery care – results from the qualitative Midwifery Care (MiCa) study: Childbirth and early parenthood

ObjectiveThe main goals of our study were (I) the investigation of expectations and preferences as well as (II) the determination of needs of women in regard to midwifery care. DesignDescriptive phenomenology was used to investigate the ways in which women experienced childbirth and early parenthood. A descriptive qualitative research design was chosen, using focus groups. Settingix online focus groups were carried out with 19 women for this part of the Midwifery Care (MiCa) study, mainly from the north of Germany. ParticipantsWomen shortly after birth, in puerperium and the first year after childbirth were recruited in Germany. A purposeful strategy according to maximum variation sampling was applied to reach diversity in the sample regarding age and previous children. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis, according to Mayring, with support of the qualitative data analysis software MAXQDA 2022. FindingsSix main categories were derived for both childbirth and early parenthood: (a) involvement of family, (b) need for information, (c) physical and psychological aspects and (d) orientation in the healthcare system. In each group, one main category about provision of healthcare was developed: (e) care around childbirth and (f) midwifery care in early parenthood. Women attached great importance to the communication with midwives and favoured the involvement of their partners in the childbirth process and during parenting. Based on different experiences and inconsistency of information, women would prefer consistency in staff and communication as well as standardised information. ConclusionsFrom the user's perspective, midwifery care is crucial during childbirth and the child's first year of life. Current health care during and after childbirth and early parenthood lacks individualised care models, emotional support, adequate and professional communication between different health care providers, and consistency in midwifery care. Our findings should be translated into health care delivery with effective interprofessional teamwork within the continuity of midwifery care. Further quantitative research should analyse the individual healthcare situations of women in the reproductive phase of their life as well as of the applied healthcare models in order to personalise care and to improve healthcare quality.

The impact of biomedical and information technologies on women's social roles

The article examines the possibility of crisis phenomena in society as a result of the leveling of social roles caused by the development of biotechnologies, in particular reproductive and information technologies. In particular, the issues of changing women's social roles under the influence of ART (assisted reproductive technologies) are studied in the article in the context of the philosophy and gender. The author examines in detail the various forms of influence of technological inventions on social roles. Special attention is paid to the importance of preserving the social roles of parents for society. The need to maintain a special bond between parents and children, expressed in traditional social roles, is emphasized. Denial of social roles can cast doubt on belonging to humanity. The author pays special attention to the identity transmitted, in particular, through gender and social roles. The methodology is based on the study of currently known biotechnologies and information technologies, and a philosophical understanding of the impact of these technologies on the social structure of society. In the course of the work, a negative forecast was made: these trends may lead to the collapse of the social structure. The stabilizing role of women will gradually decrease, which will lead to a significant bias towards the male component of social roles. Also, new bioethics based on new reproductive technologies will gradually change social ties. Classical forms of social relations, such as the family, may die out. The author assumes that in the course of the gradual exclusion of women from the process of childbearing and reproduction of the population, society and social relations will be destroyed. The novelty of the research lies in the original focus of attention, in which the author examines the social roles of women in connection with the process of childbirth, as well as the perception of the social roles of women in the aspect of romantic relationships with a man.