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IMPACT OF PARTNER SUPPORT CHILD BIRTH PREPARATION ON MENTAL HEALTH, CHILD BIRTH EXPERIENCE AND BIRTH OUTCOME

A Randomized Control Trial to evaluate the effectiveness of companionship integrated childbirth preparation on selected maternal and paternal psychological parameters, neonatal outcomes, and childbirth experiences among First time expectant couples in selected hospitals at Kanyakumari District - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/107617
Enrollment
140
Registered
2026-04-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O00-O9A- Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Interventions

Intervention1: companionship integrated childbirth preparation: First session: 20 gestational week Pregnancy diet And Exercise (1)Pregnancy diet with emphasis on what to eat (2)An introduction to the

Sponsors

DR MGR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Primi gravida antental mothers with in the age group of 21-35 years 2. primi gravida mothers who are living together with the partner 3. primi gravida mothers with singletone pregnancy 4. no history of infertility 5. no high risk pregnancies 6. no history of physical or mental disorders 7. no previous history of abortion 8. willing to perform exercises and follow instruction

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Primi gravida mothers 1. who are not willing to participate in the study 2. who are in high risk pregnancies such as diabetus mellitus, multiple pregnacies, PIH 3. with contraindications related to performing the physical activity

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Maternal psychological status (estress, anxiety level) Paternal psychological status ( stress, anxiety level)Timepoint: BASELINE AT 20 WEEKS OF GESTATION POST TEST AFTER THE INTERVENTION AT 32, 38 WEEKS OF GESTATION AND 3 DAYS AFTER THE DELIVERY

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Neonatal outcomes (Apgar score, birth weight) Childbirth experienceTimepoint: 3 DAYS AFTER THE DELIVERY

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDRMPARAMESWARI

DR MGR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE

eeshms@gmail.com8973212022

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026