<![CDATA[Introduction: Maternal mortality in Indonesia remains high, and many cases are preventable through improved maternal readiness for childbirth. Family-Centered Maternity Care (FCMC) offers a holistic approach that enhances knowledge, emotional preparedness, and family support during pregnancy, yet studies evaluating its effectiveness remain limited. Objective: This study aims to assess the effect of FCMC on maternal readiness for childbirth. Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was used involving 77 pregnant women in the working area of Puskesmas Sako Palembang. Participants were recruited using a purposive sampling approach. Maternal readiness was measured before and after a structured FCMC intervention comprising four educational sessions. Results: The study showed a significant difference in maternal readiness before and after the FCMC intervention. Maternal readiness increased from a mean score of 55.12 at pretest to 81.45 at posttest (p-value <0.0001). Conclusion: FCMC is effective in improving maternal readiness for childbirth. Its implementation may strengthen maternal outcomes by promoting holistic preparation for labor. Further research with more rigorous study designs and broader settings is recommended to support wider adoption of the FCMC model.]]>
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