Counseling boosts childbirth prep? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT07436468

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Biruni University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving extra counseling along with standard childbirth preparation classes helps first-time mothers feel more prepared for pregnancy and birth. 110 pregnant women in Istanbul were split into two groups: one got only the classes, the other got classes plus phone counseling. Researchers measured adaptation using a questionnaire. The goal was to see if the extra support makes a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that adding counseling to standard childbirth classes improves emotional adaptation for first-time mothers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no phase, so results may not apply broadly. The outcomes are based on self-report scales, not hard medical measures.

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CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION TRAINING COUNSELING

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Locations

Biruni University

Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, 34051, Turkey (Türkiye)

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