Abstract
M.Cur.
The standard of care in midwifery services improves all the
time. Because of this reason mothers are experiencing more of
midwifery services and also of antenatal preparation services.
This can be seen in the increasing demand for active birth,
plychoprophlaxis and preparation for delivery. The higher the
standard of antenatal preparation, the more positive the
influence on the birthing process.
Because of the isolation of the nuclear family from the
traditional family and its recourcee, more pressure is put on
professional people and other recources for formal antenatal
preparation programs.
Standards are therefore essential for effective antenatal
preparation to ensure optimal care.