Pregnancy outcomes
Conditions
Interventions
In stead of the usual individual prenatal check-ups, prenatal care is provided
in ten sessions for a group of women. During a session, the physical check is
combined with education, interactive educ
Sponsors
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - physically or mentally unable to communicate in a group setting - > 24 weeks of gestation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Infant morbidity, composite outcome: APGAR score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prenatal care satisfaction Proportion of initiating breastfeeding Other study parameters: 1) Perinatal health indicators: - Infant data (GA at delivery, birth weight, APGAR score, hospital admission, mortality) - Maternal data (blood pressure, weight, weight change during/after pregnancy, health behaviors, psychosocial outcomes (stress, coping, depression) and social support, birth preparation, self-efficacy, health literacy). - Care data (mode of birth, place of birth) 2) Process evaluations: - Pregnant women: adequacy of care, care use, participation of partners, uptake interventions, perceived integration of care, satisfaction, attendance of group sessions. - Health professionals: degree of implementation, provided information/activities to women during care, collaboration / integration with partners, alterations made to the CP-program, satisfaction with provided care, costs. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed