Research phase | Approach and sample | Setting and population |
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Phase One | Eight longitudinal semi-structured interviews—each included three interviews at different time points of maternity care continuum: (i) prenatal (29 to 40 weeks of pregnancy), (ii) immediate postnatal (within the first two months after birth) and (iii) later postnatal (four months after birth). | First time pregnant Muslim women recruited from local Muslim community groups e.g. mosque and Muslim community groups. |
Phase Two | A total of 23 Muslim mothers were recruited to take part in one of five semi-structured focus groups. | Muslim mothers having experienced childbirth in the last three years in the UK, recruited from Muslim women groups in the local community e.g. ‘mother and toddler’ and breastfeeding groups. |
Phase Three | One-to-one interviews with 12 HCPs: Midwives in a variety of specialist roles (7), Gynaecology Nurses (2), Breastfeeding Support Workers (2) and a Sonographer (1). | HCPs recruited through a large maternity provider located with the North West of England. |