Table 5.
Thematic framework analysis of free-text open-ended questions
| Themes | Total | Hypertensive in pregnancy | Normotensive in pregnancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspects of recent maternity care that have influenced decision-making around future pregnancies | |||
| Number of women responding | 206 | 107 (51.9) | 99 (48.1) |
| 1. Caesarean section | 21 (10.2) | 16 (15.0) | 5 (5.1) |
| 2. Content with care received | 24 (11.7) | 15 (14.0) | 9 (9.1) |
| 3. Induction of labour | 3 (1.5) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (3.0) |
| 4. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy | 25 (12.1) | 25 (23.4) | 0 (0.0) |
| 5. Lessons for the future (advocating, change in care, preparedness) | 37 (18.0) | 21 (19.6) | 16 (16.2) |
| 6. Put off by experience/postnatal care | 29 (14.1) | 13 (12.1) | 16 (16.2) |
| Highlighted aspects of postnatal health and well-being | |||
| Number of women responding | 222 | 106 (47.7) | 116 (52.3) |
| 1. Blood pressure and postnatal care | 36 (16.2) | 36 (34.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| 2. Breastfeeding | 10 (4.5) | 0 (0.0) | 10 (8.6) |
| 3. Mental health | 26 (11.7) | 13 (12.3) | 13 (11.2) |
| 4. Physical health | 29 (13.1) | 13 (12.3) | 16 (13.8) |
| 5. Support (including by health care professionals) | 19 (8.6) | 12 (11.3) | 7 (6.0) |
| Views on postnatal care | |||
| Number of women responding | 272 | 129 (47.4) | 143 (52.6) |
| 1. Breastfeeding | 29 (10.7) | 11 (8.5) | 18 (12.6) |
| 2. GP/community care | 72 (26.5) | 39 (30.2) | 33 (23.1) |
| 3. Hospital care | 9 (3.3) | 0 (0.0) | 9 (6.3) |
| 4. Lack of information | 20 (7.4) | 16 (12.4) | 4 (2.8) |
| 5. Postnatal ward | 66 (24.3) | 37 (28.7) | 29 (20.3) |
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