THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PRENATAL EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS IN SHAPING CHILDBIRTH PREFERENCES AND IMPROVING BIRTH OUTCOMES

Abstract

Background: The preferred mode of childbirth can greatly affect both maternal and birth outcomes. This research measures the effect of a prenatal intervention on childbirth mode preferences and outcomes.

Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test control group design study is conducted on 40 Participants selected by a convenient non-probability sampling technique & randomly allocated into experimental (n=20) and control (n=20) groups. The intervention included structured prenatal education sessions. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests and descriptive statistics.

Results: Preference for vaginal birth increased from 25% to 70% post-intervention. In the experimental group, 75 % of antenatal mothers delivered between 36–40 weeks of Gestation vs. 60% in the control group. Normal delivery rates were higher in the experimental group (45% vs. 35%).

Conclusion: The research demonstrates that prenatal education significantly influences birth preferences and enhances surgical outcomes. Further research should look into the long-term effects on maternal and neonatal health.