The choice for attendance in the birth center and evaluation of prenatal care

Abstract

Objectives: the purpose of the current investigation was to identify the reasons of the choice for attendance in free-standing Birthing Center and evaluate the satisfaction of pregnant women with antenatal care. Method: quantitative descriptive study, based on the survey research. Fifty-one women answered the structured questionnaire that used the five-point Likert-type scale. The data analysis utilized descriptive statistics and the mean ranking was calculated. Results: the women have chosen the Birthing Center assistance due to its welcoming atmosphere, the encouragement to normal birth and the guarantee of the presence of support person and admission for the moment of delivery. They have a high level of satisfaction with antenatal care, with mean ranking above four in almost all investigated variables. Conclusion: the cordiality and professional attention, privacy and comfort of the care environment promoted the satisfaction with prenatal care in Birthing Center.