Nursing Research and Practice

Research Article

Factors Influencing Positive Birth Experiences of First-Time Mothers

Table 1

Categories with subcategories and theme identified from narratives with first-time mothers.
Categories and subcategoriesTheme
To trust the body and to face the pain  
Body strength
Manage pain
Interaction between body and mind in giving birth  
Control
Satisfaction
Patience
Happiness
Consistency of support  
Create trust
Presence
Responsiveness		To be empowered increases first-time mother’s chances for a positive birth experience