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Parental Preparation in Relation to Childbirth


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1 Department of Psychology, Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
2 Department of Psychology, Mata Sundri College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
3 Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, New Delhi, India
     

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The present study was an attempt to examine the parental preparation in relation to childbirth. The sample consisted of 100 subjects, of which 25 couples were those where fathers were present in the labor room and the other 25 couples were those where fathers were not present. A semi-structured interview was used to assess the level of preparation by both the parents on four dimensions - intellectual, physical, social and emotional. The results indicate that overall fathers who were present in the labor room showed more involvement throughout the pregnancy, and seemed to be more prepared both intellectually and physically. The mothers showed similar levels of preparation on all four dimensions in both the groups. In the group where fathers were present in the labor room, partners reported better marital relationships, and the duration of labor was found to be significantly shorter. The present study implies a need for changing traditional gender roles in the process of childbirth.

Keywords

Parental Preparation, Childbirth, Duration of Labor.
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Authors

Veena Gupta
Department of Psychology, Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
Pooja Jaggi
Department of Psychology, Mata Sundri College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
Malika Murli
Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, New Delhi, India

Abstract


The present study was an attempt to examine the parental preparation in relation to childbirth. The sample consisted of 100 subjects, of which 25 couples were those where fathers were present in the labor room and the other 25 couples were those where fathers were not present. A semi-structured interview was used to assess the level of preparation by both the parents on four dimensions - intellectual, physical, social and emotional. The results indicate that overall fathers who were present in the labor room showed more involvement throughout the pregnancy, and seemed to be more prepared both intellectually and physically. The mothers showed similar levels of preparation on all four dimensions in both the groups. In the group where fathers were present in the labor room, partners reported better marital relationships, and the duration of labor was found to be significantly shorter. The present study implies a need for changing traditional gender roles in the process of childbirth.

Keywords


Parental Preparation, Childbirth, Duration of Labor.