Table 2.

Sub-themes and themes

Sub-themes	Themes
To meet others in a similar situation	To feel socially connected
To collaborate with these others
Changing experience
To get information	Receiving knowledge
Benefit from the experience of others
Dare to ask	Permissive atmosphere
Insufficient information	Perceived shortcomings
Not enough meetings
Unsatisfied with the information
Experienced unsuccessful contact with the group
Good and competent midwife	The midwife’s role
A desire to get information from the midwife