EC Gynaecology

This study investigates the impact of a hybrid prenatal education model integrating Garbh Sanskar, a traditional Indian spiritual and emotional practice, with modern Western prenatal education. Conducted at the Lillie Excellence Center, Delhi, India, in collaboration with Indian gynecologists and pediatricians, this program aimed to enhance maternal well-being, family bonding, and birth outcomes. Twenty couples from Rajasthan, from middle- to high-socioeconomic backgrounds, participated between 2018 and 2019. Training was delivered via online platforms, telemedicine, and in-person sessions, incorporating prenatal parent education, prenatal yoga, Aquanatal exercises, and childbirth preparation. Results demonstrated enhanced emotional well-being, stronger family bonds, and improved maternal and neonatal outcomes, particularly among water birth participants. This hybrid approach presents a holistic model for prenatal education, integrating cultural traditions with modern medical knowledge.

 Keywords: Garbh Sanskar; Prenatal Education; Hybrid Model; Maternal Well-Being; Family Bonding; Water Birth; India

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