The effect of antenatal education on expectant mother’s childbirth attitudes, maternal role attainment, and self-confidence levels

Using Social Media Platforms to Enhance the Delivery of a Childbirth Education Program

“…Such opportunities to voice their concerns relieve their anxieties. The findings of this study are consistent with the results of other studies carried out in numerous settings globally that found a significant reduction in “mothers” anxiety levels after receiving CBE 8,17–19…”

“…The findings of this study are consistent with the results of a recent study, which found that attending an antenatal educational program is significantly associated with increased childbirth self-efficacy 18. Furthermore, the results of this study are congruent with those who found that childbirth self-efficacy is significantly increased after 2 sessions of CBE 19.…”

“…This positive effect might be due to the increased self-efficacy in coping with labor, which might have contributed to greater confidence in performing the appropriate coping techniques to eliminate maternal anxiety reactions to labor and the delivery process. 12,18 Specifically, the lower anxiety might have been due to the increased ability of mothers to use the breathing exercises, concentration, and relaxation techniques they were taught. These women were taught to utilize these techniques to maintain emotional control, alleviate their anxiety, and overcome any challenges during childbirth.…”

“…The findings of this study are consistent with the results of other studies carried out in numerous settings globally that found a significant reduction in "mothers" anxiety levels after receiving CBE. 8,[17][18][19] The CBE also demonstrated that electronic technology and social media platforms help foster engagement, increase access, and enhance the dissemination of information delivered in the face-to-face sessions. The WhatsApp application could also have helped the mothers to have continuous access to all the information related to CBE.…”

“…15,16 Childbirth preparation is found to have positive effects on the childbirth experience of mothers. 2,8,17,18 However, only a few high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have explored interventions to reduce childbirth-related anxiety and fear in primigravid women. 19 Although most of the studies are conducted in resource-rich countries, the psychosocial well-being of pregnant women is overlooked and inadequately screened during antenatal care in resource-limited settings.…”