Table 1 Contents of the sessions
Sessions | Content | Homework |
|---|---|---|
Session 1 | Introduction of researcher and participant, specifying the session agenda, explanation the overall purpose of the research, description of mental and physical conditions by participant, explanations about the physiology and symptoms of pregnancy, handing them a booklet containing relevant educational contents | Reviewing the contents of session using the booklet |
Session 2 | Specifying the session agenda, reviewing previous session’s homework and answering participants’ questions, explanations about health practices in areas of learning about pregnancy and childbirth, importance of health and prenatal care | Reviewing the contents of session using the booklet |
Session 3 | Specifying the session agenda , reviewing previous session’s homework, explanations about health practices in areas of balance of rest and exercise and nutrition and diet care, expressing opinions and sharing experiences in the form of group discussions | Devise a 2-week diet and exercise plan |
Session 4 | Determining the session agenda ,reviewing previous session’s homework, explanations about the importance of preventing diseases and injuries, avoiding harmful drugs and narcotics | Reviewing the contents of session using the booklet |
Session 5 | Determining the session agenda and reviewing previous session’s homework, explanations about the importance of women’s attitude towards motherhood and pregnancy, relaxation activities (e.g. listening to a relaxing music, talking to and caressing the fetus, thinking about the baby, praying, etc.), breastfeeding benefits, and paying attention to their beauty and appearance | Reviewing the contents of session using the booklet |
Session 6 | Reviewing and summarizing the contents of all previous sessions, answering all questions raised by mothers | Â |