Developing strategies to be added to the protocol for antenatal care: an exercise and birth preparation program.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe the implementation process of a birth preparation program, the activities in the protocol for physical and birth preparation exercises, and the educational activities that have been evaluated regarding effectiveness and women's satisfaction. The birth preparation program described was developed with the following objectives: to prevent lumbopelvic pain, urinary incontinence and anxiety; to encourage the practice of physical activity during pregnancy and of positions and exercises for non-pharmacological pain relief during labor; and to discuss information that would help women to have autonomy during labor.

Methods

The program comprised the following activities: supervised physical exercise, relaxation exercises, and educational activities (explanation

SUBMITTER: Miquelutti MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4418303 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature