A survey of contemporary antenatal parental education in Sweden: what is offered to expectant parents and midwives’ experiences

ConclusionThese results contribute to knowledge about contemporary antenatal parental education in Sweden. Our results showed that antenatal parental education is not always in accordance with parents’ expectations, especially concerning early parenthood and guidance on the internet. To provide antenatal parental education tailored to the needs of expectant parents it is vital to develop evidence-based guidelines and to address midwives’ needs for improved skills in group leadership and teaching.
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research