TABLE 1.

Codes generated based on common themes identified across participant qualitative descriptions of reasons for care preferences during future pregnancies.

Code name	Code description
Trust	Trust this care type based on previous experience, reputation, and/or level of provider training and expertize
Person-centered	Desire for more person-centered care (greater autonomy, provider communication, and more personalized care)
Holistic/natural	More holistic/natural care model used (fewer interventions and less medicalized)
Safety	Desire to feel safe, comfortable, taken care of, and/or less stressed
Pain	Want access to the pain management option(s) available with this type of care
Risk	High-risk pregnancy or previous cesarean section so feel must deliver using this option and/or want access to emergency care in case of complications
Disease exposure	Feel there is a low risk of disease exposure with this care type