From: Childbirth experience questionnaire: validating its use in the United Kingdom
Domain | Items |
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Own capacity | Labour and birth went as I had expected |
I felt strong during labour and birth | |
I felt capable during labour and birth | |
I was tired during labour and birth | |
I felt happy during labour and birth | |
I felt that I handled the situation well | |
As a whole, how painful did you feel childbirth was?* | |
As a whole, how much control did you feel you had during childbirth?* | |
Professional support | My midwife devoted enough time to me |
My midwife devoted enough time to my partner | |
My midwife kept me informed about what was happening during labour and birth | |
My midwife understood my needs | |
I felt very well cared for by my midwife | |
Perceived safety | I felt scared during labour and birth |
I have many positive memories from childbirth | |
I have many negative memories from childbirth | |
Some of my memories from childbirth make me feel depressed | |
My impression of the team’s medical skills made me feel secure | |
As a whole, how secure did you feel during childbirth?* | |
Participation | I felt I could have a say whether I could be up and about or lie down |
I felt I could have a say in deciding my birthing position | |
I felt I could have a say in the choice of pain relief |