Priyanka Chaudhary, Gaurav Kumar, John P Rech, Kailey Snyder, Danae Dinkel
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Despite the well-documented benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy, most women do not meet the recommended PA guidelines. This research aims to understand doulas' perspectives on providing PA education and counseling to pregnant women. Employing a qualitative phenomenological study design with a purposive sampling of doulas across Nebraska, findings from 12 participants reveal a lack of knowledge of PA guidelines as a significant barrier to providing PA education. The study identified four main themes: attitude, intention, subjective norms, and perceived behavior control. It highlights the need for targeted education and training for doulas on PA guidelines and tailored PA programs for pregnant women to address physiological and psychological needs. The research underscores the importance of equipping doulas with the necessary knowledge and resources to promote PA among pregnant women effectively.
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The Journal of Perinatal Education (JPE) is the leading peer-reviewed journal specifically for childbirth educators. Through evidence-based articles, the JPE advances the knowledge of aspiring and seasoned educators in any setting-independent or private practice, community, hospital, nursing or midwifery school-and informs educators and other health care professionals on research that will improve their practice and their efforts to support natural, safe, and healthy birth. The JPE also publishes features that provide practical resources and advice health care professionals can use to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their care or teaching to prepare expectant parents for birth. The journal''s content focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, breastfeeding, neonatal care, early parenting, and young family development. In addition to childbirth educators, the JPE''s readers include nurses, midwives, physicians, and other professionals involved with perinatal education and maternal-child health care.
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