Fear of Childbirth, Birth Beliefs, Mode of Birth Preferences in Childbirth Preparation Classes

Fear of Childbirth, Birth Beliefs, Mode of Birth Preferences in Pregnants' Participating in Childbirth Preparation Classes: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Objective: The aim of this research study is to evaluate the fear of childbirth, birth beliefs, and mode of birth preferences in pregnant who participated in face-to-face and online childbirth preparation classes.

Method: This research is a quasi-experimental study. Pregnant will assign to two intervention groups, face-to-face, and online childbirth preparation classes. Data will collected twice, before (pre-test) and one-month after (post-test) the childbirth preparation training. The training will give face-to-face in the face-to-face classes group. The training will give online in the online classes group.

Teaching techniques such as presentation, question and answer, games, group discussion, and animation videos are used in the sessions. In addition, exercises such as massage, breathing, and relaxation exercises are practiced together.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women aged 18-45 years
• Nulliparous,
• First and singleton pregnancy,
• Between 20-32 weeks of gestation,
• Without any pregnancy-related risk factors,
• Who had not participated in any other childbirth preparation training,
• Had at least a primary education level, had no communication difficulties,
• Had access to and were able to use an internet-connected device with a camera.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiparous pregnant who had multiple pregnancies,
• Had any high-risk pregnancy symptoms,
• Were below the 20th week and above the 32nd week.