Table 2 Structure of codes and themes and number of participants situated in each
Code | # of participants | Theme | # of participants |
|---|---|---|---|
1: Participant introducing pregnancy loss as a topic | 6 | Pregnancy losses count as children Minimising pregnancy loss | 4 2 |
2: Perceived factors leading to a pregnancy loss | 7 | Accounting for causes of pregnancy loss | 7 |
3: Emotional responses to pregnancy loss | 16 | Pregnancy loss as devastating Pregnancy loss as having positive meaning Fears arising from a pregnancy loss | 11 6 4 |
4: Formal experiences of support following pregnancy loss | 7 | Experiences of hospitals enacting inclusion Lack of formal support offered | 4 3 |
5: Informal experiences of support following pregnancy loss | 8 | Lack of understanding from family Importance of friends, including those with lived experience | 4 4 |