Evaluating The Impact Of Nurse-Led Childbirth Education For First-Time Mothers: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Abstract

Background
Childbirth education plays a vital role in empowering primigravida women with knowledge and skills for safe delivery and positive birth experiences. Nurse-led programs can significantly impact maternal and fetal outcomes by reducing anxiety and improving preparedness.

Methodology

A quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test design with experimental and control groups was adopted. The study was conducted among 40 primigravida mothers registered at a selected hospital in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The independent variable was the nurse-led childbirth instruction program. The dependent variables were knowledge regarding childbirth, maternal and fetal outcomes, and childbirth experience. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Pagarav Ethics Committee (Approval No. P.NO/EC/001/2024). Validity and reliability of the tools were ensured. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.

Results
The mean knowledge score in the experimental group improved from 12.80 ± 2.60 to 20.10 ± 1.83 (p < 0.001). Positive childbirth experiences were higher in the experimental group (55%) compared to none in the control group. Better maternal outcomes were noted, with 90% experiencing spontaneous labor and 80% achieving vaginal delivery after nurse-led education.

Conclusion

Nurse-led childbirth education is effective in improving knowledge, maternal and fetal outcomes, and childbirth experiences among primigravida women. Such interventions should be integrated into routine antenatal care.