Publications by authors named "Vanessa Leutenegger"
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines the impact of incorporating breathing and relaxation techniques in antenatal education classes on pregnant women's self-efficacy and childbirth experiences, especially for those without pregnancy-related fears.
- - Conducted as a randomized controlled trial in a Swiss hospital, healthy pregnant women will participate in an 8-hour class, with one group receiving additional breathing training and resources for home practice.
- - Maternal and neonatal outcomes will be assessed at various stages of pregnancy and postpartum to determine the effectiveness of the breathing techniques in enhancing confidence and overall childbirth experiences.
Switzerland's midwifery model of postpartum care is described and compared to postpartum care in the United States.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Several studies have investigated the relationship between antenatal education classes and pregnancy outcomes. These studies have shown positive effects on mothers, such as a lower epidural rate in the intervention groups. However, until now, the impact on outcomes for mothers and newborns of antenatal education classes that focus on breathing and relaxation techniques has not been examined.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Job satisfaction of midwives is important to prevent skill shortage. Those working in midwife-led models of care work more independently and have more responsibility. No previous study investigated if a self-initiated and self-responsible project could enhance job satisfaction of midwives working in a medicalled maternity unit.
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