From: The influence of women’s fear, attitudes and beliefs of childbirth on mode and experience of birth
Subscales[[39]] | Mean Inter-item correlation | ‘I would like a birth that…’ [[14]] |
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Safety Concerns | 0.31 | is the safest option for me |
is the safest option for my baby | ||
is the least stressful option for my baby | ||
Personal Impact of Birth | 0.34 | is as pain free as possible |
is the least stressful option for me | ||
will reduce the chances of ’stress’ or ’cough’ incontinence | ||
will allow me to feel fit and well sooner | ||
will least affect my future sex life | ||
will allow me to plan the date my baby is born | ||
will allow me to feel more in control | ||
Freedom of choice | 0.40 | If a woman wants to have a CS she should be able to have one under any circumstances |
If a woman wants to have a vaginal birth she should be able to have one under any circumstances | ||
Birth as a natural event | 0.39 | Giving birth is a natural process that should not be interfered with unless necessary |
…is as natural as possible |