The relationship between parent and child is one of the most important and most studied of all human relationships. The purpose of this descriptive study was to compare first-time fathers’ attendance at an entire series of prepared childbirth classes and presence at the delivery with father-infant acquaintance/attachment at three to four months post-birth. First-time fathers living with the infant’s mother were asked to complete the How I Feel About My Baby Now scale and a demographic survey. Two groups of fathers were compared. The first group attended classes, and the other group did not attend classes. Results of a statistical analysis utilizing descriptive statistics, t-tests, and one way ANOVA indicated that fathers who attended the classes felt significantly more angry at their babies than those who did not, and that fathers in the group under 30 years of age felt more playful toward their babies than those over thirty years.

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Preterm birth in the United States is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. The United States spends more per capita on healthcare than any other nation in the world, and still perinatal outcomes are disappointing when compared to other industrialized nations. Research and current clinical practice guidelines support the use of early and consistent prenatal care to lower risks for preterm birth, by acting as a key mechanism to monitor pregnancy and provide timely and appropriate interventions. Significant research has been completed to identify causative factors that lead to preterm birth. Overall, this literature has not had a substantial impact on decreasing preterm birth rates in the United States. Access to healthcare is one modifiable factor that can be influenced by policy change and potentially have a positive impact on lowering preterm birth rates. This dissertation examines geographical access to prenatal care services in Florida and its influence on preterm birth rates. The researchers used quantitative methods coupled with Geographic Information Systems to evaluate the relationship between potential access to prenatal care and preterm birth rates.

Aim: The aim of this literature review was to explore the impacts of educational interventions integrated into antenatal care on knowledge of preeclampsia among pregnant women. Background: Preeclampsia has remained one of the leading causes of preventable maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. A lack of patient education and awareness of preeclampsia may lead to missed opportunities for diagnosis and preeclampsia complications. Methods: CINAHL Plus with Full Text, MEDLINE, and Education Full Text (H.W. Wilson) databases were utilized. Literature specifically focusing on preeclampsia educational interventions among pregnant women were considered. Results: There were eleven articles that fit the criteria of this review's search. The results of this review revealed that nine studies found positive outcomes and an increase in preeclampsia awareness among pregnant women when educational interventions were implemented into their antenatal care. Discussion: Educational interventions that improved patient knowledge on preeclampsia include booklets, pamphlets, videos, graphic cards, magnets, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, and verbal education. Nurses can implement these interventions in their practice to decrease maternal and infant mortality found among preeclampsia patients. Further research on preeclampsia knowledge is recommended among minority women and how educational interventions impact maternal and neonatal outcomes.