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Table 2 Confirmed model of 4 subscales/domains and items in CEQ2

From: Measuring women’s experiences of decision-making and aspects of midwifery support: a confirmatory factor analysis of the revised Childbirth Experience Questionnaire

Item

New item

Reversed item

Own capacity (8 items)

 Labour and birth went as I had expected.

  

 I felt strong during labour and birth.

  

 I felt capable during labour and birth.

  

 I felt happy during labour and birth.

  

 I felt that I handled the situation well.

  

 I was tired during labour and birth.

 

R

 As a whole, how painful did you feel childbirth was? a

 

R

 As a whole, how much control did you feel you had during childbirth? a

  

Perceived safety (6 items)

 I felt scared during labour and birth.

 

R

 My impression of the team’s medical skills made me feel secure.

  

 I have many positive memories from childbirth.

  

 I have many negative memories from childbirth.

 

R

 Some of my memories from childbirth make me feel depressed.

 

R

 As a whole, how secure did you feel during childbirth? a

  

Professional support (5 items)

 Both my partner and I were treated with warmth and respect.

X

 

 I would have preferred the midwife to be more present during labour and birth.

X

R

 I would have preferred more encouragement from the midwife.

X

R

 The midwife conveyed an atmosphere of calm

X

 

 The midwife helped me to find my inner strength

X

 

Participation (3 items)

 I wish the staff had listened to me more during labour and birth.

X

R

 I took part in decisions regarding my care and treatment as much as I wanted.

X

 

 I received the information I needed during labour and birth.

X

 
  1. aVisual analogue scale (VAS)
  2. Three items were excluded after the analysis; I would have preferred another form of pain relief, I could get up and move around as much as I wanted, I could give birth in the way I wanted