Theoretical foundations of a prepared sibling class.
Family-centered maternity care is a frequently used phrase, yet children, an integral part of the family, are not always involved in formal preparation for a new infant. Should children be included in the preparation for a new arrival? A formal assessment to answer this question led to the planning and implementation of a Sibling Preparation Class. This article discusses objectives with implementation methods and correlates their direct application to class content. Nursing implications and suggestions for further research are included.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004644:Emotions; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D012801:Sibling Relations