In accordance with the established training program for participants, a four-phase podcast listening process aimed at reducing birth fear will be implemented. The first podcast will be launched at the 33rd week of pregnancy, with the goal of helping participants gain information about the childbirth process and reduce their anxiety. Following that, a second podcast will be played at the 34th week of pregnancy, focusing on supporting psychological preparation for childbirth. The third podcast, to be implemented at the 35th week, will address topics such as relaxation techniques and breathing exercises that can be used during labor. Finally, the fourth podcast, played at the 36th week, will emphasize the importance of positive thinking and partner support during labor. To evaluate the effectiveness of the podcast sessions, psychological status and partner support scales will be applied at specific weeks.

Participants in the control group will not be provided with any podcast sessions; they will continue to benefit only from routine pregnancy follow-ups and existing healthcare services. This group will progress through the natural course without any special interventions, and standard prenatal care procedures will be applied. To measure changes in participants' birth fear and psychological conditions, data will be collected by applying specific scales at the 32nd, 37th, and 39th weeks of pregnancy. Additionally, the same scales will be used on the 2nd postpartum day to assess participants' psychological conditions after childbirth.

In accordance with the established training program for participants, a four-phase podcast listening process aimed at reducing birth fear will be implemented. The first podcast will be launched at the 33rd week of pregnancy, with the goal of helping participants gain information about the childbirth process and reduce their anxiety. Following that, a second podcast will be played at the 34th week of pregnancy, focusing on supporting psychological preparation for childbirth. The third podcast, to be implemented at the 35th week, will address topics such as relaxation techniques and breathing exercises that can be used during labor. Finally, the fourth podcast, played at the 36th week, will emphasize the importance of positive thinking and partner support during labor. To evaluate the effectiveness of the podcast sessions, psychological status and partner support scales will be applied at specific weeks.

This scale measures fear and expectations related to childbirth. Form A focuses on measuring fear of childbirth during pregnancy, while Form B assesses the postpartum process. The W-DEQ-A Form consists of 33 items. Low fear and anxiety are scored between 33-55 points, moderate fear and anxiety between 56-80 points, and high fear and anxiety between 81-165 points. It has three subscales: "Fear and Anxiety of Childbirth," "Expectations Regarding Childbirth," and "Emotional Responses to the Birth Process."

The W-DEQ-B Form consists of 14 items across three subscales: "Fear of Childbirth," "Physical Reactions," and "Psychological Reactions." Low fear is scored between 14-28 points, moderate fear between 29-49 points, and high fear between 50-70 points.

This scale is used to determine the psychological stress and anxiety levels experienced during pregnancy. It measures individuals' negative feelings and thoughts regarding the pregnancy process. The scale is assessed through three subscales: "Emotional Distress," "Physical Distress," and "Social Support and Relationships." The total score reflects the intensity of the psychological and physical distress experienced by the individual during pregnancy. The total score determines the personal stress level. A score between 25-40 indicates low stress, between 41-60 indicates moderate stress, and a score of 61 and above indicates high stress.