The epidemiological situation in Slovenia has led to part of the educational and counselling process taking place online. In the 2020/21 academic year, a pilot project entitled “Virtual Preparation for Birth and Parenthood” was implemented at the Department of Midwifery. This was the department’s first attempt to conceptualise, design and implement a virtual midwifery education programme delivered by midwifery students in the presence of the participants – future parents. A particular challenge was posed by the fact that the midwifery students simultaneously took on two roles, one as students and the other as healthcare professionals independently (under supervision) conducting a virtual educational programme for expectant parents for the first time. Much emphasis was placed on the evaluation of the project, which was conducted using focus groups. The results indicate that the students are aware of the importance and difficulty of creating a virtual learning environment. They would like more time to prepare for the educational programme, more instruction, and more opportunities to practise before the performance. The stress of counselling and answering the prospective parents’ questions live online was particularly emphasised.
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