Table 1.

Childbirth Experience Questionnaire version 2 (CEQ2) domains and included items.

Domain	Items
Own capacity	Labour and birth went as I had expected I felt strong during labour and birth I felt capable during labour and birth I was tired during labour and birth I felt happy during labour and birth I felt that I handled the situation well As a whole, how painful did you feel childbirth was?* As a whole, how much control did you feel you had during childbirth?*
Professional support	Both my partner and I were treated with warmth and respect I would have preferred the midwife to be more present during labour and birth I would have preferred more encouragement from the midwife The midwife conveyed an atmosphere of calm The midwife helped me to find my inner strength
Perceived safety	I felt scared during labour and birth My impression of the team’s medical skills made me feel secure I have many positive memories from childbirth I have many negative memories from childbirth Some of my memories from childbirth make me feel depressed As a whole, how secure did you feel during childbirth?*
Participation	I wish the staff had listened to me more during labour and birth I took part in decisions regarding my care and treatment as much as I wanted I received the information I needed during labour and birth

^*VAS-scale with anchors.