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In addition, conventional programs often omit content addressing adverse pregnancy outcomes due to concerns about increasing maternal anxiety or worry. This quasi-experimental study aimed to (1) evaluate participants\u2019 satisfaction and perceived acquisition of knowledge and health habits following a novel online prenatal education program delivered via Facebook, and (2) assess the impact of a novel session on managing complications during pregnancy and childbirth\u2014preterm birth, newborn adaptation difficulties, and stillbirth\u2014on participants\u2019 levels of pregnancy-related anxiety and worry. Participants completed the State Anxiety Inventory and Cambridge Worry Scale (CWS) before and after the session on complications (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">N<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 162), and the modified EDUMA2 questionnaire at the program\u2019s conclusion (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">N<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 93). High satisfaction (mean 9.01\/10), improved self-rated knowledge and health habits, and high rates of recommendation were found. Post intervention, statistically significant reductions were observed in worry scores (CWS), particularly regarding fetal health, childbirth, and miscarriage, with no significant increase in anxiety levels (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory [STAI-S]). The online modality did not fully meet the social interaction needs of pregnant women and appeared to limit the participation of women\u2019s partners and migrant women. Online prenatal education can effectively promote maternal health literacy and may effectively address sensitive topics such as pregnancy and childbirth complications. 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