Development of a Birthing Class Model for Prenatal Couple Education Program in Indonesia

Objective: Participation in antenatal classes prepares the mother and her partner for childbirth. Research to develop a birthing class learning design for pregnant women and partners carried out in 2022. This research aims to obtain a birthing class model for pregnant women and partners. Methods: The design of this research is research and development. The product that was developed is birthing class model. Study conduct in Bali Province-Indonesia. The limited model testing stage was attended by 6 pregnant women and their partners. All participan and facilitator birthing class, selected as samples. Data collection used focus group discussion (FGD) and in depth interview. Data analysis using a qualitative method. Results: The Birthing Class model consist of two training courses: Childbirth concept and Birth plan. Birthing Class held in three days and average meeting time for each meeting is 120 minutes. Results of qualitative analysis of user opinions on the model birthing class found 5 themes: learning materials, learning activities, learning media, learning time and class arrangements. Informants think there are too many meetings in childbirth classes. Conclusion: The birthing class model needs to be improved in terms of the learning time. One evening meeting per week for three consecutive weeks is recommended for improving the birthing class model. Learning materials, learning activities, learning media, and classroom arrangement in the birthing class model are acceptable.