Table 1.

Interview guide

Topics	Examples of questions
Previous representations	Before the delivery, how did you imagine this experience?
Experience	What can you tell me about your experience of this first delivery?
Emotions and associated physical feelings	How did your emotions evolve as the labour progressed?
Landmark	What were the most important aspects of your delivery experience?
Projections in the future	If we assume a second delivery, what would be your wishes now that you have had this experience?
Closing	Is there anything else you would like to add?