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. 2020 Apr 29;20:259. doi: 10.1186/s12884-020-02954-4

Table 2.

Summary of themes and clusters of themes

Themes Sub-themes Clusters of sub-themes
Immersion in stress Loss threat Fear of damage to the newborn
Fear of abnormal newborn
Fear of death
Fear of damage to genital organs
Stressful context Concern induced by unfamiliar environment
Induced concerns
Pain, the essence of NVD Temporary impairment in physiologic harmony
Paradoxical emotions Pleasant experiences
Unpleasant experiences
Strategies for situation management Self-management
Emotional support
Spiritual support