“IMPACT OF LEVEL AND QUALITY OF FAMILY SUPPORT TO WOMEN DURING PREGNANCY AND THE MATERNAL AND FETAL OUTCOME” A STUDY PROTOCOL.

Background: Pregnancy can be an emotional the longest nine months period of their lives, caring for a newborn baby can be exhausting so need close relatives to care for her and her baby. Helping these relationships to meet the physical and mental health need is important for the health of the woman and the newborn baby. In the present research Investigator is going to assess impact of level and quality of family support to women during pregnancy and going to assess maternal and fetal outcome during post partum period. We decided to conduct this study at rural areas. Material and Methods: Descriptive research study, Quantitative approach used for this research study 344 pregnant women residing in selected rural areas of Karad Taluka, Consecutive Sampling Technique used period of study will be 12 months. After obtaining permission from the setting, the patients being asked their willingness to participate in the study and informed consent will be obtained. Structured questionnaire used to collect data section I- A) Socio- Demographic Data B) Maternal profile Section-II Tool Related To Family Support includes physical support 8 items, emotional support 8 items & Psychological support 8 items. Family Support tool will be collected through interview method in first trimester at each selected PHCs during first visit and further remaining three visits follow up will be done by research investigator Conclusion: This research study may indicate social support is thought to influence birth outcome as it is beneficial to pregnant women to reduce stress, anxiety and preterm birth. It will help to identify whether in nuclear or joint family pregnancy and maternal complications are more. It is important to assess family support during pregnancy and postnatal period, if family support is provided maternal health and birth weight of baby will be improved, ultimately leading to reduce maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity.