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Assessing the Effectiveness of an Educational Approach on Antenatal Mothers' Insight and Attitude Toward Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
Abstract
Giving birth is a significant life event for expectant mothers. A research study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational approach in enhancing understanding and attitudes toward spontaneous vaginal delivery among expectant mothers in a chosen community area within the Indore Division. The rising prevalence of Caesarean sections is a significant worldwide issue. In India, there has also been a rise in the number of Caesarean section deliveries, coinciding with an increase in deliveries in healthcare facilities. As per the findings from a district-level household survey carried out by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and published in BMC Public Health in 2018, there is roughly a threefold higher rate of Caesarean sections in private healthcare facilities in comparison to public health institutions. To tackle this concern, it is recommended that the Government of India strengthen the current public health infrastructure and guarantees that Caesarean sections are conducted in both public and private healthcare establishments when medically justified. The reasons behind the elevated rates of Caesarean sections among privileged individuals remain unclear, raising concerns about the preference for natural childbirth. Although this survey and other sources do not offer direct information regarding the reasons behind the increasing rate of Caesarean sections among privileged classes, Dr. C. Z Guilmoto suggests in an email to The Hindu that several factors might contribute to the high prevalence of caesarean sections. These factors include a woman's attitude toward spontaneous vaginal delivery, the health education she receives during the first trimester, participation in antenatal classes for normal vaginal delivery, her determination to step out of her comfort zone, and the support provided by healthcare professionals throughout her antenatal period.
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