Stories to reduce fear of childbirth
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This study tests whether listening to supportive stories during pregnancy can help reduce fear of childbirth. If you join, you'll attend your regular pregnancy school sessions and hear these stories to see if they make you feel more confident and less worried about giving birth.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 35 years old.
- You are between 24 and 28 weeks pregnant with a single, low-risk pregnancy (no major health problems).
- You can read, write, and speak Turkish, and have at least a primary school education.
- You are attending a pregnancy school (a class that prepares you for labor and birth).
- You are willing to take part and have a phone for follow-up calls.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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