Efeitos da preparação psicoprofiláctica no controlo durante o parto

Abstract

Capacity of labor management was compared in 32 primiparas divided into two equal groups. The experimental group attended a preparation course (Lamaze type) during the last three months of pregnancy while the control group had no specific preparation. No significant differences were observed in relation to their capacity for controlling labor as well as in relation to attitudes concerning motherhood. Some hypothesis justifying this situation were put forward.