Table 3 Main areas for consideration and themes

I: Recruitment and Consent

Tackling the timing of consent

Information presentation

Recruiting health professionals and women

II: Feasibility and Acceptability

Conflict between the trial and individual/site practice ^a

Importance of training ^a

Trust in health professionals’ judgement ^b

III: Design Considerations

Which trial design is preferable

Research protocols vs safety in what they knew ^a

Authenticity of results

When to randomise ^a

IV: Outcomes

Outcomes relevant to obstetricians ^a

Outcomes relevant to women ^b