Table 2 Outline of the three Online Communities sessions
Session 1. Dealing with anxiety and stress in times of corona Welcome by host • Introduction: - Host & co-host (occupation & background). Explain Online Communities & zoom - Participants: name, due date and invite to ask something, what is on their mind now (Write this question in the chat function) Midwife: • Summarize and answer questions Psychologist: • Explanation of stress and how you can influence stress • Group discussion Closing round • How did you experience it? What else would you like to know? Will you be there next time? Mindfulness exercise • The three minute breathing space |
Session 2. Stress and the Window of Tolerance Welcome by host • How did you experience it last time? How did it go this week? Do you have any questions? Midwife: • Communicate last week's changes in protocols • Answer the questions left unanswered last week • Answer the new questions • Provides an overview of the latest Covid developments in birth care Psychologist: • Window of tolerance psycho education • Explanation of accepting emotions and how they can co-exist (eg you can be afraid of Covid and at the same time be happy your partner is working at home) - Group discussion on: What bothers you most right now? What do you miss the most right now? What is positive about this time? Did anyone use tips from last week and how was that? - Facilitate a group discussion on sadness, loneliness and - Invite them to concrete exercises to make room for your child, make an alternative birth plan. Many women avoid thinking out of fear. Explain what that does. Let them exchange concrete tips Closing round: • Round with questions Mindfulness exercise • The three minute breathing space with your baby |
Session 3. Dealing with situations that you cannot change Welcome by host • How did you experience it last time? How did it go this week? Do you have any questions? Midwife: • Communicate last week's changes in protocols • Answer the questions left unanswered last week • Answer the new questions • Provides an overview of the latest Covid developments in birth care Psychologist: • Fantasizing about being pregnant and then having a baby during Corona • The importance of structure & news diet • Making time for your baby (prenatal) • Self-care and caring for a partner Closing round: • Evaluation. How do you proceed? What tips do you take with you Mindfulness exercise: •The three minute breathing space with your baby |