Effect of Lamaze Childbirth Preparation for Pregnant Woman on Normal Labor Rate and Pregnancy Outcomes | ||
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
Article 20, Volume 13, Issue 51, May 2025, Pages 208-218 PDF (728.15 K) | ||
Document Type: Original Article | ||
DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2025.366403.2032 | ||
Authors | ||
Safa Ali Mohammed Mubarak* 1; Nabila Taha Ahmed Ibrahim2; Ahmed Mohamed Abbas3; Shaimaa Gomaa Hassen4 | ||
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. | ||
Keywords | ||
Effect; Lamaze childbirth preparation; Normal labor rate & Pregnancy outcomes | ||
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