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A descriptive study of childbirth education provided by midwives in Sweden
Objective:
to describe the content, modes of working and reaction/interaction of childbirth education provided by midwives in Sweden.
Design:
qualitative, using non-participant observation to collect the data. Grounded theory approach was used.
Setting:
antenatal classes provided in the community in Sweden.
Participants:
twelve midwives with varying lengths of experience in teaching antenatal classes, and the prospective parents who attended these classes.
Measurements And Findings:
three perspectives on the content and three modes of working were found. Combinations of the differing perspectives and working modes provided differing interactions within the classes.
Key Conclusions:
the confirming/mixed model resulted in dialogue in the classes. It was assumed that this model would contribute to an increased understanding of the coming experience of giving birth.
Implications For Practice:
the findings provide midwives with a basis for reflection on their experiences as leaders in the childbirth preparation part of education for parenthood.