A study protocol of developing contemporary family pocketbook for preparing pregnancy and childbirth for Indonesian...

Pregnancy and childbirth are two significant events for women and families, that readiness for these two events is linked to its successful outcomes. Worldwide, most of pregnancies are unplanned, which in some cases, limit the optimum pregnancy care affecting the prevention for maternal morbidity and mortality. This protocol aims to describe a method to develop a pocketbook for women and family for preparing pregnancy and childbirth. The study design follows the model of Research and Development (R&D) using 4D development model: namely define, design, develop and disseminate. Data collection applied up-to focus group (FG) discussion with women, families and healthcare professionals in Bantul District Yogyakarta. The first and second FG will discuss about the importance of the pocketbook for women, and its expected content. The third-and fourth FG will finalize the book and its potential implementation in practice. Analysis of the data applied thematic models. The study period will take place from July 2024-July 2025. This study is expected to develop a comprehensive and easy-to-understand family pocketbook, containing important information related to pregnancy and childbirth preparation. Subsequently the pocketbook is expected to help prepare families' readiness in supporting women during pregnancy and childbirth in Indonesia. Three points:•There is a need to prepare women and families about planned pregnancy and childbirth, aiming to provide information and appropriate arrangements.•This protocol aims to describe a method to develop a pocketbook for women and family for preparing pregnancy and childbirth using 4D development model.•The expected developed pocketbook is able to assist women and families' readiness during pregnancy and childbirth and subsequently optimize the success of pregnancy care.