Skip to main content

Table 2 Main themes and subthemes

From: Women's experiences of VBAC in Cyprus: a qualitative study

Themes

Subthemes

Medicalization of childbirth

A culture of CSs

Traumatic birth experience

Preparing for a VBAC

A need for clear answers

Seeking information

Birth environment

Father’s involvement

Family influences

Interactions with health professionals

Healing through VBAC

Overcoming a negative experience with a positive one

Fulfillment

Bonding with baby