A Randomized Trial Assessing the Impact of Educational Podcasts on Personal Control and Satisfaction During Childbirth

Abstract

(Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2023;228:592.e1–592.e10) Educational childbirth resources (including technology) can benefit pregnant women in several different ways. This includes lowering anxiety and fear around childbirth, decreasing perceptions of pain, and improving a sense of overall control throughout the birthing process. This study aimed to assess how educational podcasts can influence a pregnant woman’s labor experience, specifically through patient satisfaction and a sense of control during childbirth.