Table 1 Semi-structured topic guide

OPENING

 1. We are exploring the decision on unassisted home birthing. Can you tell us about your birth experience?

 2. Do you want to explain your home birthing?

DECISION ON UNASSISTED HOME BIRTHING

 3. Describe how you would like to give birth?

 4. Can you describe your ideal environment during labour?

 5. Where is the ideal place for you to give birth?

 6. What are your considerations when choosing a birthing place?

 7. What is the most important consideration in choosing a birthing place?

 8. Who decides or influence your choice of birthing place?

 9. How do you decide on your choice?

 10. Do you have any fear when considering a birthing place?

RISKS

 11. Any disadvantage(s)/risk(s) on the birthplace of your choice?

 12. How do you overcome this advantage(s)/risk(s)?

TIMING

 13. When do you decide on your birthplace?

 14. Would you consider changing your decision about the birthing place? When? Why?