Pregnancy Care Digital Intervention for Maternal Anxiety in the Third Trimester (PCYCARE-RCT)

1. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Pregnancy Care mobile application in improving maternal knowledge and reducing anxiety in preparation for childbirth, through an educational and holistic therapy-based approach. 2. Key Questions: 1. Can the Pregnancy Care app improve pregnant women\'s knowledge about pregnancy and childbirth preparation? 2. Is the app effective in reducing anxiety levels among pregnant women before delivery? 3. What are the changes in knowledge and anxiety levels before and after the intervention in the group using the app compared to the control group? 3. Procedure: This study uses a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test approach involving two groups: 1. Intervention group: Participants will use the Pregnancy Care app for one week. The app includes educational content on physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, nutritional and activity needs, and childbirth preparation. It also features holistic therapy components such as antenatal yoga, acupressure, guided relaxation, meditation, self-hypnosis, mindfulness, deep breathing, journaling, and hope-based affirmations. 2. Control group: Participants will receive standard education without using the app. Measurements will be taken before and after the intervention using validated questionnaires to assess knowledge and anxiety levels. The data will be analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the app in enhancing maternal readiness for childbirth