Comparison of Maternal Role Preparation and Awareness-Centred Occupational Therapy Trainings in Pregnant Women

Maternal Role Preparation Training: Maternal Role Preparation Training (MRHE) is an occupational training programme aimed at increasing the competence of first-time mothers regarding motherhood. In this four-session programme, pregnant women will be provided with written materials, face-to-face talks and practical training covering topics related to their babies (maternal attachment, training on the sensory and developmental abilities of babies) and themselves (training on adopting a new role as a mother).The sessions will be applied 2 days a week, each session 1 hour, a total of 8 weeks-16 sessions.

Awareness Centred Occupational Therapy (FME); In FME, areas that affect the occupational performance of pregnant women in their daily lives will be identified and appropriate occupational therapy interventions will be applied. Awareness training on the applications will be given before starting the sessions. The sessions will be applied 2 days a week, each session 1 hour, a total of 8 weeks-16 sessions. Awareness training will be given before starting the sessions.