Preparing expectant couples for new-parent experiences : a comparison of two models of antenatal education

Virginia Schmied; Karen Myors; Jo Wills; Margaret Cooke

Preparing expectant couples for new-parent experiences : a comparison of two models of antenatal education

Virginia Schmied, Karen Myors, Jo Wills, Margaret Cooke

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This paper describes a pilot antenatal education program intended to better prepare couples for the early weeks of lifestyle changes and parenting. Eight weeks after birth, data were collected by questionnaire from 19 couples who participated in a pilot program and from 14 couples who were enrolled in a routine hospital program. Women in the pilot program were significantly more satisfied with their experience of parenthood. Facilitated gender-specific discussion groups formed a key strategy in the pilot program.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	20-27
Journal	Journal of Perinatal Education
Volume	11
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - 2002

Keywords

childbirth
parenthood
pregnancy
prenatal care
study and teaching

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