Table 2 Categories, subcategories and Themes
From: Women’s perception of continuity of team midwifery care in Iran: a qualitative content analysis
Categories and subcategories | Themes |
|---|---|
Improving self-efficacy during antenatal education classes Increased knowledge and skills of couples The mother’s ability to cope with new situations Emotional acceptance of natural birth by mother | Maternal empowerment |
The effective midwife-mother interaction Mother’s trust in the midwife Mother’s perceived support from the midwife | |
Satisfaction with the process of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum Satisfaction with pregnancy period Satisfaction with childbirth and postpartum periods | Mother’s satisfaction during the transition from pregnancy to motherhood |
Satisfaction with motherhood A sense of pride through passing the difficult path of childbirth More motivation for acceptance of getting pregnant again |