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Pregnancy planning guide. Evidence-based information for prospective parents
Krista M Maier1, Colleen M Kirkham, Elizabeth Lim
1Kingston Family Clinic, South Brighton, South Australia.
Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|August 9, 2002
Summary
A new Pregnancy Planning Guide helps women prepare for pregnancy by providing evidence-based information. This tool enhances understanding of pregnancy timelines and promotes folic acid use.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Maternal Health
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Existing pregnancy planning resources are insufficient.
- There is a need for improved support and information for women planning pregnancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and pilot-test a novel Pregnancy Planning Guide.
- To integrate evidence-based information into pregnancy planning.
- To evaluate the guide's content and user satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Developed a guide combining a gestational wheel with time-specific pregnancy information.
- Assessed content validity with 27 maternity caregivers.
- Evaluated user satisfaction and utility with 108 women of childbearing age.
Main Results:
- The Pregnancy Planning Guide was found to be useful by women planning pregnancy.
- Caregiver and user feedback informed revisions to the guide.
Conclusions:
- The Pregnancy Planning Guide is a valuable tool for women preparing for pregnancy.
- The guide is expected to increase periconception folic acid use.
- It enhances understanding of estimated due dates and pregnancy timelines.