Introduction: Excretion of body waste is a fundamental physiological activity contributing to maintaining human health, even for newborn. The method of elimination communication is an option that allows a different approach to conventional diapering. The purpose is to conduct a course on this method for pregnant women in the last trimester, to evaluate the success for the implementation of the method and to research the experience of parents. The methods are experimental with action research – a pilot study was conducted (a course on the method) and a qualitative content analysis of the conducted semi-structured interviews with 11 participants. The interviews were coded with the NVIVO program, creating two main themes: Course Participation and Learning about the Method of Elimination Communication. Results: The method was successfully implemented by eight interviewed participants. The main success factors were perseverance, doing by example, satisfaction and the motivation to continue. The failure factors were terminating the process prematurely, a lack of knowledge, and breastfeeding difficulties. We found four ways of identifying the baby’s need for excretion: vocal and motor signs, generic timing, baby’s circadian rhythm, and the parent’s instincts. The main advantages of practicing the method are an alternative approach to diapering, a deeper connection with the infant, the practicality of the method and an effective prevention and intervention for infantile colics. The main disadvantages are the initial investment of time, knowledge, and energy, and the impracticality outside of the home environment. The interviewed participants recommend the method to all parents, but as an additional option to parenting and not an obligation. Discussion and conclusion: The method has been shown to be a successful alternative to the conventional infant care for the interviewed participants, who were healthy and without complications in puerperium because it is much more than just a method of care; it is a way of life that brings satisfaction for the whole family. The research created useful professional content and suggestions for upgrading the course content were also given. It would be sensible to implement the contents of the course in pregnancy school at the primary level of health care in Slovenia.
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