Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
prenatal education, maternal perceptions, labor experience, giving birth
College
Nursing
Abstract
This qualitative descriptive study examined the perceptions of the birth experience for primaparous women who had received prenatal education classes (PNEC) compared with those who did not. The researchers surveys 20 women who had received PNEC and 20 who had not. Women were surveyed on the postpartum unit within 72 hours of giving birth and briefly interviewed about their experience.
Recommended Citation
Henrichsen, Christie Sue and Tomao, Cassidy
(2013)
"The Effects of Prenatal Education on Maternal Perceptions of Labor Experience,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1683.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1683