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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
[Trends and current issues in childbirth and parenting education]
Marie-Reine Bernard1, Chantal Eymard
1UMR P3 ADEF, Marseille, France.
Summary
Childbirth and parenting education evolved with French Health Authority recommendations in 2005, promoting new health promotion practices and empowering women and midwives.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal care
- Health education
- Public health
Context:
- Childbirth and parenting education is integral to perinatal care.
- Its historical roots lie in the Lamaze method, emphasizing painless childbirth.
- Influenced by educational, behavioral, and biomedical models.
Purpose:
- To explore the evolution of childbirth and parenting education in France.
- To analyze the impact of the 2005 French Health Authority recommendations.
- To examine the shift towards health promotion principles.
Summary:
- The French Health Authority redefined childbirth and parenting education objectives in 2005.
- New practices align with the Ottawa Charter and health promotion concepts.
- This evolution suggests new theoretical frameworks for education and health.
Impact:
- Potential for enhanced empowerment of women during childbirth and parenting.
- Increased role and empowerment for midwives in health education.
- Development of innovative educational and health models in perinatal care.
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