Mubarak, S., Ibrahim, N., Abbas, A., Hassen, S. (2025). Effect of Lamaze Childbirth Preparation for Pregnant Woman on Normal Labor Rate and Pregnancy Outcomes. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(51), 208-218. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.366403.2032
Safa Ali Mohammed Mubarak; Nabila Taha Ahmed Ibrahim; Ahmed Mohamed Abbas; Shaimaa Gomaa Hassen. "Effect of Lamaze Childbirth Preparation for Pregnant Woman on Normal Labor Rate and Pregnancy Outcomes". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13, 51, 2025, 208-218. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.366403.2032
Mubarak, S., Ibrahim, N., Abbas, A., Hassen, S. (2025). 'Effect of Lamaze Childbirth Preparation for Pregnant Woman on Normal Labor Rate and Pregnancy Outcomes', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(51), pp. 208-218. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.366403.2032
Mubarak, S., Ibrahim, N., Abbas, A., Hassen, S. Effect of Lamaze Childbirth Preparation for Pregnant Woman on Normal Labor Rate and Pregnancy Outcomes. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2025; 13(51): 208-218. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.366403.2032
Effect of Lamaze Childbirth Preparation for Pregnant Woman on Normal Labor Rate and Pregnancy Outcomes
1Nurse Specialist at Women Health Hospital, Assiut University, Egypt.
2Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
3Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
4Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: An efficient noninvasive, nonpharmacologic, and supportive method for lowering labor pain and enhancing a laboring woman's behavioral reactions is Lamaze childbirth preparation Aim: Determine the effect of Lamaze childbirth preparation for pregnant woman on normal labor rate and pregnancy outcomes Design : A randomized control trail. Setting: The study was carried out in the Women's Health Hospital's labor unit and antenatal clinic at Assiut University. Sample: A simple random sample of 150 pregnant women recruited based on eligibility criteria randomly divided equally into two groups of pregnant women. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used to conduct this research: T ool I: A st ructured interview questionnaire, T ool II: Assessment checklist of pregnancy outcomes Results: Findings of the present study revealed statistically significant differences between the control and study groups in relation to mode of delivery )with p value 0 .038) and rate of normal labor , there is one third (33.3%) of control group were delivered cesarean section and less than one fifth (14.7%) of study group In addition, the study group had positive pregnancy outcomes compared to the control group. Conclusi on: Applying Lamaze childbirth preparation had a positive effect on increasing normal labor rate, applying Lamaze childbirth technique show more chance for positive pregnancy outcomes than the control group. Recommendation: Apply of antenatal educational p rogram for all pregnant mothers to increase knowledge, attitude and practice about Lamaze technique.