Table 2 Example of a choice set with two scenarios
From: Women’s preferences for childbirth experiences in the Republic of Ireland; a mixed methods study
Scenario A ↓ | Scenario B ↓ |
|---|---|
Care is routine | Care is individual and personal to me |
I get on in labour with no routine interventions (like having my waters broken) | It doesn’t matter how many routine interventions I have (like having my waters broken) |
I am in control of decisions | Staff go ahead and make decisions for me |
I can have all types of pain relief at all times | I can have all types of pain relief (including gas and air and pethidine) but no epidural |
A midwife is with me during my labour. The consultant is only present if needed, such as in an emergency | A midwife is with me during my labour. The consultant joins the midwife for the birth only |
The midwife works in partnership with me | The midwife does not work in partnership with me |
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