Strengths and limitations of research
Tele-midwifery
This study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic; thus, it can be complicated to generalize the study’s results to normal conditions. Lack of access to childbirth preparation classes and the high risk of getting infected by in-person visits caused pregnant women to raise more concerns about their health. Therefore, one of the possible explanations for adherence to intervention, may be the accessibility of Tele-midwifery intervention during the COVID-19 crisis, which answered their needs and provided continuous care.In this study we did not capture the frequency and nature of interactions between participants and healthcare providers who delivered the continues support feature of mHealth intervention through the application. Consequently, the specific types of support, the average frequency of provider contact (such as interactions per day or week), and the potential impact of these interactions on maternal health outcomes remain unexplored in this study. Future research is needed to delve deeper into understanding the dynamics and potential benefits of such interactions for expecting mothers.According to the latest statistics available to the public, in Baharlou Hospital, there are approximately 350 births each month, comprising 38% CS [