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Preparing Primigravid Women for Childbirth: Behavioral Responses to Labour Pain and Outcome of Labour
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Objective
To determine the effectiveness of childbirth preparation class in terms of behavioural responses during first stage of labour and outcome of labour in terms of maternal and neonatal outcome, among primigravid women in selected hospitals of Udupi district, Karnataka.
Methods
An evaluative approach using a quasi experimental non equivalent group post test only design was used. The test group consisted of 60 healthy primigravidas of whom 30 participated in the childbirth preparation class and another 30 made up the control group. The effectiveness was assessed by means of Student's 't' test and Chi-square test.
Results
Statistically significant differences between the groups were found in behavioural responses in first stage of labour, nature of delivery and neonatal outcome. Statistically significant differences in duration of labour were not observed.
Conclusion
Childbirth preparation class for pregnant women focuses on preventive and promotive care and creates a childbirth experience that is safer, positive and satisfying for the childbearing women.
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