Research Article

The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes

Volume: 10 Number: 3 September 19, 2024
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The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes

Abstract

Aim: To assess the impact of pregnancy school training and exercises on obstetric outcomes in a tertiary center. Method: We conducted a retrospective evaluation of pregnant women who participated in pregnancy school exercises between January and April 2023 and had term deliveries. These pregnant women received theoretical education, relaxation, and breathing exercises. Pregnant women who did not attend the pregnancy school were included in the control group. Results: In the study group, we evaluated 175 pregnant women who attended prenatal education, while the control group consisted of 175 pregnant women who did not attend prenatal education. The rate of nulliparous patients was 74.9% (n = 131) in the study group and 56.6% (n = 99) in the control group (p < 0.001). The rate of oxytocin augmentation was 28.6% (n = 50) in the study group and 46.9% (n = 82) in the control group (p < 0.001). The episiotomy rate was lower in the study group (41.7% (n = 73)) compared to the control group (54.9% (n = 96), p = 0.014), and the cesarean section rate was also lower in the study group compared to the control group (p = 0.024). Conclusion: Pregnant women who regularly attend pregnancy school in the early weeks experience a significant reduction in the need for episiotomies, oxytocin supplements, and cesarean section rates. These positive outcomes are attributed to the benefits of pelvic floor exercises. Therefore, we recommend encouraging all pregnant women to participate in pregnancy school training in the early weeks to support natural birthing processes.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 13, 2024

Publication Date

September 19, 2024

Submission Date

December 9, 2023

Acceptance Date

February 19, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 10 Number: 3

APA
Atalay Mert, Ş., Kınay, T., Kurt, A., Özgürlük, İ., & Keskin, H. L. (2024). The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, 10(3), 558-563. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1402416
AMA
1.Atalay Mert Ş, Kınay T, Kurt A, Özgürlük İ, Keskin HL. The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes. Akd Med J. 2024;10(3):558-563. doi:10.53394/akd.1402416
Chicago
Atalay Mert, Şule, Tuğba Kınay, Ahmet Kurt, İzzet Özgürlük, and Hüseyin Levent Keskin. 2024. “The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 10 (3): 558-63. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1402416.
EndNote
Atalay Mert Ş, Kınay T, Kurt A, Özgürlük İ, Keskin HL (September 1, 2024) The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 10 3 558–563.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Atalay Mert, T. Kınay, A. Kurt, İ. Özgürlük, and H. L. Keskin, “The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes”, Akd Med J, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 558–563, Sept. 2024, doi: 10.53394/akd.1402416.
ISNAD
Atalay Mert, Şule - Kınay, Tuğba - Kurt, Ahmet - Özgürlük, İzzet - Keskin, Hüseyin Levent. “The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 10/3 (September 1, 2024): 558-563. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1402416.
JAMA
1.Atalay Mert Ş, Kınay T, Kurt A, Özgürlük İ, Keskin HL. The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes. Akd Med J. 2024;10:558–563.
MLA
Atalay Mert, Şule, et al. “The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 3, Sept. 2024, pp. 558-63, doi:10.53394/akd.1402416.
Vancouver
1.Şule Atalay Mert, Tuğba Kınay, Ahmet Kurt, İzzet Özgürlük, Hüseyin Levent Keskin. The Effect of Antenatal Education and Pregnancy Exercises on Delivery Outcomes. Akd Med J. 2024 Sep. 1;10(3):558-63. doi:10.53394/akd.1402416