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. 2017 Jul 17;17:232. doi: 10.1186/s12884-017-1401-x

Table 3.

Themes and sub-themes

Theme Sub-theme
Becoming informed Multiple sources
Professional encounters
Being a responsible user
Cultural, age and language considerations
Feeling safe or unsafe and securing help Vulnerability due to condition
Relational trust
Resources and strategies
Professional knows best
Family members role in escalating care
The legacy of acute perinatal events for women and their trust in institutions Sense making
Betrayal