Table 3.

Frequency of Themes by Facilitators and Clients

Theme	Sub-Themes	Facilitator Frequency: n (%) N = 46	Client Frequency: n (%) N = 88
Clients and facilitators found the Mothers and Babies content acceptable and appropriate.	Facilitators played a valuable role in relaying the information.	3(6.5%)	22(25.0%)
	Clients found the tools and vignettes especially useful.	20(43.5%)	17(19.3%)
There were barriers and motivators to attendance.	Barriers to attendance included challenges experienced during pregnancy, family crises, scheduling conflicts, and transportation.	13(28.3%)	32(36.4%)
	Assistance and access to transportation and child care played a key role in increasing client attendance.	4(8.7%)	13(14.8%)
Clients found the group format acceptable.	Clients found the group size just right.	N/A	44(50.0%)
	Being in a group of other pregnant women helped to normalize thoughts and feelings.	29(63.0%)	20(22.7%)
	There were feelings of sadness at the completion of group.	2(4.3%)	6(6.8%)
Facilitators raised concerns with the appropriateness of the group format for certain populations.	Facilitators found it challenging to engage women who were experiencing crises, housing instability, and/or trauma.	11(23.9%)	N/A
	Facilitators found it difficult to implement with clients who were illiterate, had literacy challenges, or learning disabilities.	6(13.0%)
	Facilitators found it challenging to manage discussions during group.	21(45.7%)