Mindfulness-Based Childbirth Education: Incorporating Adult and Experiential Learning With Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Childbirth Education
Yvonne Hauck, Colleen Fisher, Jean Byrne, Sara Bayes
The Journal of Perinatal Education 2016 DOI: 10.1891/1058-1243.25.3.162 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Practical guide or manual Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Mindfulness-based stress reduction adult and experiential learning |
| Duration | 8-week program |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The article presents the rationale and curriculum for an 8-week Mindfulness Based Childbirth Education program in Western Australia, arguing that integrating adult and experiential learning with mindfulness-based stress reduction can support parents' informed choice in childbirth education. It shares session learning objectives and sample educational materials to illustrate how these learning approaches were embedded. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Informed choice is an expectation of today’s parents. Concern is evident around whether education models are evolving to ensure flexibility for parents to access options perceived as meeting their needs. Historical and current evidence around childbirth education models including the introduction of mindfulness to parent education will be presented. The aim of this article is to describe the rationale for incorporating adult and experiential learning with mindfulness-based stress reduction in a childbirth education program implemented in Western Australia. The curriculum of the Mindfulness Based Childbirth Education 8-week program is shared with corresponding learning objectives for each session. Examples of educational materials that demonstrate how adult and experiential learning were embedded in the curriculum are presented.
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