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Table 1 Main four domains and included items in Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ)

From: Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ): research proposal for translation and validation into Sinhala language among a Lankan cohort of women

Domain

Items

Own capacity

Labour and birth went as I had expected

I felt strong during labour and birth

I felt capable during labour and birth

I was tired during labour and birth

I felt happy during labour and birth

I felt that I handled the situation well

As a whole, how painful did you feel childbirth was?

As a whole, how much control did you feel you had during childbirth?

Professional support

My midwife devoted enough time to me

My midwife devoted enough time to my partner

My midwife kept me informed about what was happening during labour and birth

My midwife understood my needs

I felt very well cared for by my midwife

Perceived safety

I felt scared during labour and birth

I have many positive memories from childbirth

I have many negative memories from childbirth

Some of my memories from childbirth make me feel depressed

My impression of the team’s medical skills made me feel secure

As a whole, how secure did you feel during childbirth?

Participation

I felt I could have a say whether I could be up and about or lie down

I felt I could have a say in deciding my birthing position

I felt I could have a say in the choice of pain relief