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Table 2 Theme, categories and their subcategories

From: Two sides of the same coin – an interview study of Swedish obstetricians’ experiences using ultrasound in pregnancy management

Theme

Category

Subcategory

Two sides of the same coin

I.

Ultrasound is essential and also demanding

A most valuable tool that is much relied on

Raised expectations and demands on the obstetricians’ operational and counselling skills

Women’s autonomy need to be guarded

II:

A woman’s health interest is prioritised in theory, but not always in practice

The woman’s health should be our first priority

The fetus becomes a person/patient via the ultrasound screen

Pregnant women may suffer for the sake of the fetus

III.

Ultrasound is rewarding but may cause unwarranted anxiety

Rewarding both to obstetricians as well as the expectant parents

Ultrasound may also cause unwarranted anxiety