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Table 2 Themes derived from the qualitative interviews

From: The views of postnatal women and midwives on midwives providing contraceptive advice and methods: a mixed method concurrent study

Themes

Sub-themes

Role of midwives in contraception at present

 

Midwifery provision of contraceptive methods welcomed as quality holistic care

Concerns about midwives providing methods

 

Where, when and how contraceptive methods might be provided

Contraceptive advice should be given at multiple points along a journey of midwifery care

Contraceptive advice within an established relationship

 

Barriers to giving advice