Table 2 Themes and corresponding codes emerging from the content analysis
Self-management | Care needs | Professional management |
|---|---|---|
• Coping strategies | • Seeking support | • Telephone support |
• Measures during early labour at home | • Inhibitions in seeking professional support | • Decision making regarding hospital admission |
• Support by accompanying person | • Calling the midwife | • Midwifery care during early labour |
• Experiencing the decision regarding hospital admission | • Obstetric measures in early labour | |
• Experiencing professional support | • Inclusion of the accompanying person |