The Effect of Spouse Participation Childbirth Preparation Program on Birth Outcomes

Launched by LOKMAN HEKIM ÜNIVERSITESI · Jun 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a special childbirth preparation program that includes both partners might help pregnant women feel less fearful about giving birth and improve their confidence during the process. The program is based on the idea that feeling capable and supported can lead to better outcomes. Pregnant women in the study will be randomly assigned to either participate in this two-session program with their spouse or continue with routine hospital care without the additional program.

To participate, couples need to be at least 18 years old, able to read and write in Turkish, and the pregnant woman should be having her first baby between 28 and 30 weeks of pregnancy. Additionally, there should not be any reasons that would require a cesarean delivery. Those who join the program can expect to attend two sessions focused on childbirth preparation while receiving regular care at the hospital. It's important to note that the trial has not started recruiting participants yet, and there are specific criteria that could exclude some couples from joining, such as previous pregnancies through assisted reproductive techniques or not being able to attend the sessions.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Couples must be 18 years of age or older,
• • Couples should be able to read and write Turkish,
• • The pregnant woman has never given birth before,
• • The pregnant woman is at 28-30 weeks of gestation,
• • The pregnancy is viable and singular,
• • The pregnant woman does not have an established indication for caesarean section,
• • Routine controls during pregnancy are carried out in the hospital where the study is conducted.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnancy achieved by assisted reproductive techniques,
• • Participating in a birth preparation programme other than the routine pregnancy check-ups at the hospital,
• • Failure to attend any of the sessions in the childbirth preparation programme,
• • Failure to communicate in the postnatal period (no response to at least 3 telephone calls)
• • Development of any indication for caesarean section during pregnancy,
• • The birth takes place in a health institution different from the hospital where the research will be conducted.