Trial reportBMJ open2016
Effect of antenatal education in small classes versus standard auditorium-based lectures on use of pain relief during labour and of obstetric interventions: results from the randomised NEWBORN trial.
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NewPreBP: Project Newborn -Preparation for Birth and Parenthood. A Large Interdisciplinary Randomised Trial on the Effect of Birth and Parent Preparation
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10 citing papers in PubMed.
- The effect of mindfulness-based counselling on the anxiety levels and childbirth satisfaction among primiparous pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.BMC psychiatry · 2024Trial
- Effects on Child Development and Parent-Child Interaction of the FACAM Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Study of an Interdisciplinary Intervention to Support Women in Vulnerable Positions through Pregnancy and Early Motherhood.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Trial
- Antenatal small-class education versus auditorium-based lectures to promote positive transitioning to parenthood - A randomised trial.PloS one · 2017Trial
- Patient Empowerment and Agency through Intrapartum Counseling and Education (PEAICE): A randomized controlled trial.Pregnancy (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2026Article
- Effects on Maternal Mental Health and Parental Functioning of an Interdisciplinary Intervention to Support Women in Vulnerable Positions Through Pregnancy and Early Motherhood: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The role of antenatal education on maternal self-efficacy, fear of childbirth, and birth outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of midwifery · 2025Review
- The effectiveness of decision-making support methods during pregnancy regarding epidural analgesia in labor: A scoping review.European journal of midwifery · 2025Article
- Effect of antenatal class attendance on fear of childbirth and antenatal stress.Revista de saude publica · 2023Article
- Birth outcomes by type of attendance at antenatal education: An observational study.The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 2022Observational
- Delphi Expert Parent Study: Factors Needed for 21st Century Pre- and Perinatal Parenting Programs.The Journal of perinatal education · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo examine the effect of an antenatal education programme in small classes versus standard auditorium-based lectures.
designRandomised trial using random-generated web-based 1:1 allocation.
settingThe largest birth site in the Capital Region of Denmark, from August 2012 to May 2014.
participants1766 pregnant women. Inclusion criteria ≥18 years, pregnant with a single child, and able to speak and understand Danish. Women were enrolled in the trial from 10+0 to 20+0 weeks of gestation.
interventionsThe intervention programme consisted of three times 2.5 hours of antenatal education in small classes (n=6-8 women), and focused on improving information and problem-solving skills for expectant parents in order to ease birth and the transition to parenthood. The control group received standard auditorium-based lectures consisting of two times 2 hours in an auditorium with participation of ∼250 people.
main outcome measuresThe primary trial outcome was use of epidural analgesia. Other types of pain relief and obstetric interventions were analysed as explorative outcomes.
resultsThere was no statistically significant difference in use of epidural analgesia between participants in the intervention group (30.9%) versus the control group (29.1%), adjusted OR 1.10 (95% CI 0.87 to 1.34). Also, the two groups did not differ regarding other types of pain relief or obstetric interventions. Concomitant birth preparation was common in both groups and highest in the control group, but did not seem to influence our results noticeably.
conclusionsAntenatal education in small groups versus standard auditorium-based lectures did not differ regarding use of epidural analgesia, other pain relief, or obstetric interventions. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT01672437; Results.
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