Maximizing preparation for childbirth
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15217797 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wayne R Coussens (Tripler Army Medical Center, corresponding author), Patricia D Coussens (Tripler Army Medical Center) |
| Year | 1984 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 5-6 |
| Pages | 335-353 |
| Publication date | 1984-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Care For Women International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07399338409515665 |
| PMID | 6571005 |
| OpenAlex | W1969206186 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 47 |
Many women who participate in training for childbirth fail to show clear benefits. For many of those who do benefit, the outcomes have not been as they expected. There has been little evidence of concern with the limitations on outcomes from psychoprophylactic training. However, there are several significant changes that can be made to reduce the limitations of childbirth training and allow maximized effects. These changes include better selection and preparation of instructors, greater individualization of training, and greater flexibility and responsiveness to individual needs, expectations, motivations, and abilities
Childbirth · Flexibility (engineering · Medical education · Pregnancy · Selection (genetic algorithm · Training (meteorology · Applied Psychology · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Computer Science · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |