Integrating couple relationship education in antenatal education - a study of perceived relevance among expectant Danish parents.

Little is known about which elements antenatal education should encompass to meet the needs of parents today. Psycho-social aspects relating to couple- and parenthood have generally not been covered in Danish antenatal education, although studies suggest that parents need this information. The aim of this study was to examine perceived relevance of couple relationship topics integrated in an antenatal programme among intervention participants in the NEWBORN trial. Our study shows that 84% of the participants found it relevant to learn about communication skills and changes in the relationship during and after pregnancy.