Table 1 The educational content of virtual and in-person childbirth preparation training courses for the study groups A and B
Time | Content | Objectives | Uploading the virtual content to the Telegram room |
|---|---|---|---|
First session: 20-23 gestational weeks | -Personal hygiene with an emphasis on anatomy and physiology during pregnancy | -An introduction to the reproductive system -Changes and adaptations of the body during pregnancy, common complaints and coping strategies -Personal hygiene | 4 video clips for theoretical content 9 videos (1) for exercises during pregnancy 1 podcast for relaxation (1) |
Second session: 24-27 gestational weeks | -Pregnancy diet | -Pregnancy diet with emphasis on what to eat -An introduction to the food pyramid | 1 video clip for theoretical content 9 videos (2) for exercises during pregnancy Repeating relaxation (1) |
Third session: 28-29 gestational weeks | -Mental health during pregnancy | -An introduction to the fetal growth and development -Preparing for motherhood -Preparing for fatherhood | 2 video clips and 1 PDF file for theoretical content 9 videos (3) for exercises during pregnancy Repeating relaxation (1) |
Fourth session: 30-31 gestational weeks | -Risk factors during pregnancy | -Learning the signs of preterm childbirth and how to react to them | 1 video clip for theoretical content 9 videos (4) for exercises during pregnancy 1 podcast for relaxation (2) |
Fifth session: 32-33 gestational weeks | -Planning for delivery and selecting the type of delivery | -Natural delivery vs. cesarean section -Different pain control methods during labor -Selecting the location and necessary equipment for delivery | 2 video clips and 1 PDF file for theoretical content Repeating relaxation (2) Visiting the delivery room in person |
Sixth session: 34-35 gestational weeks | -An introduction to vaginal delivery | -An introduction to birth hormones -An introduction to labor stages and self-care at each stage | 1 video clip, 1 PDF file, and 2 videos for theoretical content 11 videos for labor and childbirth 1 podcast for breathing techniques 1 podcast for relaxation techniques (3) |
Seventh session: 36 gestational weeks | -Postpartum care and breastfeeding | -Postpartum care and recognition of dangerous symptoms -An introduction to breastfeeding methods and breast diseases -An introduction to postpartum exercises | 1 video clip, 1 PDF file, and 8 pictures for theoretical content 8 videos for massage during pregnancy and labor Repeating relaxation (3) |
Eighth session: 37 gestational weeks | -Neonatal care | -Neonatal care and risk factors | 2 PDF files and 2 videos for theoretical content 9 videos for postpartum exercises Repeating relaxation (1) |