Effect of Lamaze Childbirth Preparation for Pregnant Woman on Normal Labor Rate and Pregnancy Outcomes

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Nurse Specialist at Women Health Hospital, Assiut University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

3 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.

4 Assistant 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.

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