20.500.12556/DiRROS-28429 Role of prelabour midwifery consultation in enhancing maternal satisfaction and preparedness for birth Objectives: Individual prelabour midwifery consultations were introduced at the Ljubljana MaternityHospital to provide pregnant women with personalized information and support regarding childbirth. This study evaluated women’s satisfaction, perceived preparedness, and trust in the care team. Methods: We conducted a two-part cross-sectional study. In the first part, routine hospital records were analysed to compare obstetric intervention rates between women who attended and those who did not attend the consultation. In the second part, a questionnaire survey assessed women’s satisfaction with the consultation and their perceptions of its impact on childbirth. Results: Of 760 respondents (66.5 % response rate), 91 % reported a positive impact on their birth experience. The consultations enhanced preparedness, confidence, and trust in healthcare providers. The individual format was highly valued, helping women set realistic expectations for childbirth. Areas for improvement included breastfeeding support and postnatal follow-up. No significant differences were observed in obstetric intervention rates between consultation attendees and non-attendees. Conclusions: Prelabour midwifery consultations are highly valued by pregnant women and contribute to psychological preparation, trust, and satisfaction with childbirth. While they do not influence clinical outcomes, these consultations represent an effective supportive practice that can be integrated into maternity care, with potential enhancements in breastfeeding guidance and postnatal follow-up. prenatal consultation midwifery care maternal satisfaction birth preparation true false true Angleški jezik Ni določen Neznano 2026-03-19 08:25:16 2026-03-19 08:25:16 2026-03-25 04:01:29 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2026 0 0 Nasl. z nasl. zaslona; Opis vira z dne 23. 12. 2025; str. 201-207 issue 1 Vol. 54 2026 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 618.2/.7 1619-3997 10.1515/jpm-2025-0355 262647299 RAZ_Badic_Nina_2026.pdf RAZ_Badic_Nina_2026.pdf 1 BC240FC47D1D511BA908BE8565C9997C d8f836238151fa2057ec136ab1e6f4914234a31ff9463b1b584f886d6e880438 e1e0fab8-2364-11f1-8070-001a4af901a5 https://dirros.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=42076 https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/jpm-2025-0355/html 0 eadbd105-2364-11f1-8070-001a4af901a5 https://dirros.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=42077 Univerzitetni klinični center Ljubljana 0 0 0