Background: The rate of deliveries by cesarean section (CS) is increasing worldwide. An elective cesarean section (ECS) is a cesarean section carried with or without a medical reason, in some cases choice by pregnant women. The number of women demanding for delivery by elective cesarean section is increasing in Saudi Arabia. Although CS is the commonest major surgery performed in Obstetrics throughout the world; there are still concerns about the knowledge and attitude of Saudi Pregnant women towards it. Methods: The design of this study was a quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. The study sample consisted of 206 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic during the third trimester, selected by convenience sampling method from Maternity and Children Hospital in Jeddah City in Saudi Arabia. Structured interview questionnaire was used in this study. Different statistical procedures were used for data analysis including percentages, mean, and mean percentages. Content validity and reliability were done. Results: The majorities (78.2%) of the pregnant women have adequate level of knowledge about ECS, 14.6% of them have moderate knowledge, and only 7.3% have inadequate knowledge. Also, 137 (66.5%) of pregnant women have negative attitude toward ECS, while 58 (28.2%) have positive attitude. Conclusion and recommendations: The study concluded that there was a good level of knowledge among pregnant women about ECS in most of the instrument questions in general; except in some areas such as the bad consequences of CS. On the other hand, the majority of the pregnant women had negative attitude toward ECS. Health care provider such as doctors, nurses and midwives should provide adequate knowledge to the pregnant women about consequence of cesarean section on the mother and child.

Background: Pre-eclampsia is a multisystemic pregnancy condition marked by additional organ systems being involved, elevated blood pressure, and negative consequences on the fetus's health. Using nonpharmacological strategies, such as the finger portable relaxation technique, may be a way to reduce fatigue and stress. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the finger handheld relaxation technique on fatigue and stress among women with preeclampsia. Subjects and Method: Study design: -Quasiexperimental design study &control group was used in the present study. Setting: The research will be carried out in the obstetric department at Mansoura University Hospital, Egypt. Subjects: The study subjects included a purposive sampling technique enrolled to select a sample of 100 pre-eclamptic women in the previously selected department and who agreed to participate in the study and randomly assigned into two equal groups, with 50 pre-eclamptic women in each group (the experimental and control groups). Tools of data collection: Three tools were used for data collection; Tool I: structured Interview questionnaire to identify data related to women's personal and reproductive history, Tool II: A fatigue assessment scale, and Tool III: Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale Short Version (PSS-10). Results: Indicated that; post the application of the finger handheld relaxation technique significantly reduced fatigue and stress among women with preeclampsia in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusion: The study concluded that; the finger handheld relaxation technique has a significant effect on reducing fatigue and stress among women with preeclampsia. Recommendations: The finger handheld relaxation technique should be integrated into the care of women with preeclampsia to help reduce fatigue and stress.

Background: Pregnant women have a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency has detrimental effects on fetal and maternal complications. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of applying for a social-platform educational program on primigravida women's knowledge regarding vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy. Subjects and method: Design: Quasi-experimental research design (pre and post-test) was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at the Maternal and Child Health Center at Talkha City and Elsalakawy Maternal and Child Health Center at Mansoura City belonging to Dakhahlia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A convenience sample of (300) primigravida women were enrolled. Tool for data collection: Tool: Online-administered questionnaire, it covered four parts personal data, current obstetric history, primigravida women's knowledge about vitamin D deficiency, and women's opinion about a social-platform educational program. Results: There were highly statistically significant differences between primigravida women's knowledge pre-and post-social-platform educational program implementation at p-values=< 0.001. The results also, revealed that all of the studied primigravida women reported that the contents were enough and were satisfied with the social-platform educational program. Conclusion:The present study concluded that utilizing social-platform educational program implementation was effective in improving primigravida women's knowledge regarding vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy. Recommendations: The provision of continuing education programs in a different setting is recommended to increase primigravida women's knowledge about the importance of adequate intake of vitamin D to improve pregnancy outcomes.