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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"childbirth education"”.
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Understanding childbirth education: a phenomenological case study
This study investigated childbirth education programs in Victoria from the perspective of the educators themselves. Prior to the study the Ministerial Review of Birthing Services in Victoria (1990) entitled “Having a Baby in Victoria” identified shortcomings in the childbirth education programs …
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The development and evaluation of a childbirth education program for Malawian women
Childbirth education provided to women is an Integral aspect of the childbirth experience. In Malawi, midwives face a major challenge because one of their major roles is to provide childbirth information to women. However, there are no existing Childbirth Education Programs to facilitate this …
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Effects of prenatal mindfulness-based childbirth education on women’s trajectories of distress
… (RCT) comparing a condensed mindfulness-based childbirth preparation program—the Mind in Labor (MIL)—to treatment as usual (TAU) to examine whether prenatal mindfulness training results in lower distress across the perinatal period, and whether the degree of benefit depends on women’s initial …
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Management of a social experiment across multiple settings and institutions regarding childbirth education programs and type of birth
… with the attitudes of parents regarding their childbirth experiences. Programs for childbirth education traditionally emphasize the "natural" method of birth. Socially, cesarean births are currently being performed in 20 percent of the cases. Nursing education literature Suggests that prepared …
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Marriage Moments: A New Approach to Strengthening Couples' Relationship Through the Transition to Parenthood
… The healthcare system has an established education infrastructure (childbirth education) that interacts with a significant number of couples during the transition to parenthood and has become increasingly open to incorporating relationship strengthening efforts into existing programs. The …
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Helping with the Transition to Parenthood: An Evaluation of the Marriage Moments Program
… mostly self-guided approach to marriage education, which is easily incorporated into childbirth education classes. The Marriage Moments curriculum stresses building marriage on a strong foundation of friendship and partnership. In this model, marital friendship is strengthened through a …
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Oh Baby! Evaluating the Impact of Blossom's Natural Childbirth Prep Course on Women's Childbirth Experience
… among developed countries. Comprehensive childbirth education is an important component of improving maternal health outcomes. This project was a pilot evaluation of a childbirth education course offered by Blossom Birth Services, a community-based non-profit organization providing …
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The Effects of Effleurage as a Nursing Intervention to Promote Prenatal Attachment
… study. A group of 49 pregnant women who attended childbirth education classes at a medical center in the Midwest participated in the study. The experimental group consisted of 16 pregnant women who were taught the intervention of effleurage. The control group consisted of 33 pregnant women who …
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Kaupapa Māori antenatal wānanga: A solution to refocus New Zealand health service delivery for improved engagement and responsiveness with Māori māmā hapū and pēpi.
… three key areas. First, maternal and infant education and knowledge during hapūtanga (pregnancy). Second, the connection and engagement of Māori māmā hapū (expectant mothers) and whānau (family) with health and community services, and third, the lived experiences of Māori māmā engaging with …
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An Ethnographic Study of Women Using HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Methodg
… HypnoBirthing. HypnoBirthing is a philosophy and childbirth education method used internationally that fosters a natural birth, combining childbirth information, self-hypnosis, and positive affirmations. Expanding research points to HypnoBirthing efficacy and safety reflected in more positive …
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Paternal Childbirth Satisfaction and Locus of Control
… done to evaluate the relationship of paternal childbirth satisfaction to locus of control. The purpose of the study was to measure locus of control and satisfaction with the childbirth experience and to determine what factors or events influence childbirth experience among fathers.</p> <p>The …
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The transmission of music into the human uterus and the response to music of the human fetus and neonate
… state). In the third study, mothers attending childbirth education classes volunteered to listen to a prescribed music excerpt twice daily from the 34th week of pregnancy. Ten neonates (all clinically normal) were tested betw~en the 2nd and 5th day after birth. Investigators observed the effect …