Table 2.

Childbirth Experience Questionnaire Persian version with four domains and 21 items

Domain	Items
Own capacity	Labor and birth went as I had expected
	I felt strong during labor and birth
	I felt capable during labor and birth
	I was tired during labor and birth*
	I felt happy during labor and birth
	I felt that I handled the situation well
	As a whole, how painful did you feel childbirth was? (VAS)*
	As a whole, how much control did you feel you had during childbirth? (VAS)
Professional support	My midwife devoted enough time to me
	My midwife kept me informed about what was happening during labor and birth
	My midwife understood my needs
	I felt very well cared for by my midwife
Perceived safety	I felt scared during labor and birth*
	I have many positive memories from childbirth
	I have many negative memories from childbirth*
	Some of my memories from childbirth make me feel depressed*
	My impression of the team’s medical skills made me feel secure
	As a whole, how secure did you feel during childbirth? (VAS)
Participation	I felt I could have a say whether I could be up and about or lie down
	I felt I could have a say in deciding my birthing position
	I felt I could have a say in the choice of pain relief

*Reversed in scoring