Can letting moms help plan their labor reduce anxiety?

This study is testing whether a program that involves first-time mothers in decisions about when to start labor (induction) can help them feel more confident and less anxious. Researchers will compare 130 women who get this special decision-making support to those who receive standard care, measuring their knowledge, anxiety levels, and satisfaction with their birth experience. The goal is to see if giving mothers more say in their care leads to better emotional outcomes.