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Table 1 Category system.

From: Fear causes tears - Perineal injuries in home birth settings. A Swedish interview study

Sub-categories

Categories

Theme

Knowing the woman

Preparing for the birth

No rushing and tearing about

Knowledge of birth

  

Making the room inviting

  

No rushing

Going along with the physiological process

 

Listening to the woman

  

Identifying signs

  

Being responsive

  

Home environment

Creating a sense of security

 

Communication Focus on the relationship

  

Changing positions

The critical moment

 

Guiding the woman

  

Handling the pain

  

Warm cloths Holding against baby's head Effects of the midwife

Midwifery skills