Keywords
active labor
maternity
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Abstract
Background. Antenatal class is a form of education targeted to the parents who expect a child’s birth. It is a place where pregnant women with their partners can acquire an essential knowledge in the fields of pregnancy, labor, childbed and new-born child care. Objectives. The aim of this study was to conduct research that would enable evaluation of preparation of pregnant women participating and not participating in antenatal classes. Conducted research has helped to evaluate if taking part in classes and knowledge acquired by women has a positive impact on the course of the labor, increases their participation in the labor’s process, encourages to lead a healthy lifestyle during the pregnancy, and whether practical kills acquired during class simplify new-born care. Material and methods. Elaboration of the results of a survey carried out on a group of 102 women in labour in Regional Specialistic Hospital in Wroclaw, Research and Development Center, Independent Public Clinical Hospital no. 1 in Wroclaw and in online way, using Google forms. Results. The biggest group of women taking part in the research were in age 20–30 (67%). More than a half of them (54%) are the residents of the cities with population above 100.000 and women with higher education (55%). 52 respondents are the participants of antenatal class (51%), 49 of interviewees have not taken part in classes (49%). Most of women taking part in antenatal classes are primigravidas. 96% of participants were satisfied or rather satisfied of the classes. Conclusions. Most of women taking part in antenatal classes are satisfied with participation in classes, they are mostly primigravidas. They lead a healthier lifestyle and have better theoretical knowledge in the field of childbed and childcare in comparison with those who have not taken part in classes. Most frequently chosen knowledge sources about pregnancy, labor and new-born child care among interviewees are books and the press. The participants of antenatal classes use labor facilities more often, practise respiratory and relaxation techniques and different vertical positions during the labor.References
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