Who Attends Prepared Childbirth Classes? A Demographic Study of CEA Classes in Rhode Island

Cesarean Birth Outside the Natural Childbirth Culture

“…In contrast, there are women who by circumstances and choices are less likely to be members of the natural childbirth culture. Typically they are in the lower classes, have lower expectations for the birth experience itself, and have values more aligned with those of mainstream obstetric practice which emphasizes medical authority and technology (Cave, 1976;Hawkins, 1976;Leonard, 1973;McSwain, 1980;Nelson, 1982;Nelson, 1983;Watson, 1977). Since these women also are less likely to be the subjects of investigation, this study was designed to sensitize caregivers and researchers to the meaning of cesarean birth to women outside the natural childbirth culture and, also, to generate questions for future research.…”

A study of the crisis nature of the preparenthood period and implications for preventative social work practice

“…His presence has been proven to reduce maternal fear and pain at the time of labour and birth. (6,8,9,21,33,66) The PCP will convey the importance of normal, unmedicated, birth experiences (4,9) where the mother takes an active role in labour and delivery (9,11,13,16,?0,31,39,69, 72 rhere is a great need for a care system that provides continuity for the family unit not only through the pregnancy cycle and inprtt.ient experience but into the postpartum experience ?.s well. (62) A therapeutic process designed to guide toward and support the resolution of the crisis (prep~renthood) or mastery of stress will rele·::o.se n3,tur?…”

Childbirth Education Programs: A Study of Women Participants and Non‐participants

“…This information could aid in planning programs that are more useful to those who do not now attend. 3,4 This research was aimed at finding out more about women who do not attend childbirth education classes and their reasons for not participating.…”