Table 3 Characteristics of participant experiences
From: Birthing the placenta: women’s decisions and experiences
No | % | |
|---|---|---|
Parity | ||
Primiparous | 6 | 30 |
Multiparous | 14 | 70 |
Primary care provider | ||
Private Practice Midwife | 6 | 30 |
Private Obstetrician | 5 | 25 |
Midwife Group Practice | 4 | 20 |
Hospital Midwife | 4 | 20 |
None | 1 | 5 |
Discussion with care provider about active vs expectant management | ||
Yes | 5 | 25 |
No | 15 | 75 |
Antenatal decision | ||
Expectant | 13 | 65 |
Active | 3 | 15 |
“Wait and see” | 2 | 10 |
No choice | 2 | 10 |
Birth Location | ||
Public Hospital | 9 | 45 |
Private Hospital | 5 | 25 |
Home (planned) | 5 | 25 |
Home (unplanned) | 1 | 5 |
Type of management | ||
Active | 8 | 40 |
Expectant | 11 | 55 |
Unsure | 1 | 5 |