@article { , title = {Service evaluation of relaxation workshops for pregnant women.}, abstract = {This article reports a service evaluation of 'antenatal education on physiology of childbirth and relaxation'. A service evaluation was carried out during group class discussion, immediately after the workshops, and following birth. Identified themes in the collected data were (a) my own relaxation, (b) confident, and not afraid, (c) proud of myself, (d) unexpected and feeling in control, and (e) support. Overall, women creatively customized the learned skills and reported feelings of pride and confidence. They reported feeling able to apply relaxation techniques when unexpected situations arise. Support and encouragement from partners and midwives were also valued by women. The evaluation demonstrates the efficacy of designing antenatal education that includes education on physiology of normal birth and relaxation training.}, doi = {10.1891/1058-1243.27.1.10}, eissn = {1548-8519}, issn = {1058-1243}, issue = {1}, journal = {Journal of perinatal education}, note = {COMPLETED -- Rec'd permission 21/2/2018 LM -- SC replied to say MT to be our contact 20/2/2018 LM -- Requested permission from cs@springerpub.com 20/2/2018 LM -- Info via contact 20/2/2018 LM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tabib, Mo -- Panel A}, pages = {10-19}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Springer Publishing Company}, url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10059/2772}, volume = {27}, keyword = {Health & Wellbeing, Relaxation, Antenatal education, Labour, Birth}, year = {2018}, author = {Tabib, Mo and Crowther, Susan} }