Table 2 Adjusted models of the relationship between agreement with the options with the greatest variability and the sociodemographic variables, parity, risk factors and fear of childbirth. Significant associations (p ≤ 0,05)
From: Does the birth plan match what is relevant to women? Preferences of Spanish women when giving birth
*Fear of childbirth | Age | Multiparous | School educa-tion | Higher educa-tion | No paid job | Risk fac-tors | Foreign mother | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Environment | ||||||||
It is very important for me to have a single room | −0.43 | −0.62 | ||||||
I value the fact that medical intervention in the center should only be offered when absolutely essential. My priority is a natural delivery whenever possible. | −0.01 | |||||||
I would like to wear the clothes provided by the hospital | 0.05 | −0.17 | 0.45 | |||||
Professionals | ||||||||
It is important for me that the professionals who are going to attend me introduce themselves and inform me about their training/functions. | 0.22 | |||||||
It is important to be accompanied by the same professionals who have treated me during pregnancy (gynecologist, midwife) | 0.01 | 0.2 | ||||||
The more professionals that attend me (gynecologists, midwives or pediatricians), the safer I will feel. | 0.01 | 0.35 | 0.53 | |||||
BirthPartner | ||||||||
It is important that a health professional or doula should accompany me, as long as possible, during the dilation period | 0.01 | 0.31 | ||||||
Pain relief | ||||||||
I would like to use epidural analgesia | 0.03 | 0.18 | −0.18 | −0.39 | ||||
I would like to use a type of analgesia that I know about (such as hot water baths, local heat, nitrous oxide, lumbar massage, sterile water injections or tens) | −0.03 | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.21 | ||||
I would prefer to use non-pharmacological methods to relieve pain during labor | −0.35 | 0.33 | ||||||
Care and intervention during childbirth | ||||||||
Although it may limit my movement, I prefer continuous fetal monitoring because I think it is safer for the baby | 0.35 | −0.2 | − 0.45 | 0.21 | ||||
I prefer active management of the placenta delivery stage, with the help of a drug, if this reduces the possibility of postpartum hemorrhage | −0.29 | − 0.31 | − 0.05 | |||||
I prefer a spontaneous placenta delivery, without any intervention | −0.27 | |||||||
Being put on an intravenous drip gives me security and does not detract from comfort | ||||||||
Delivery | ||||||||
I would like to be able to see the baby in a mirror as it comes out | −0.01 | 0.27 | 0.22 | |||||
I would like to be able to touch the baby’s head when it crowns | − 0.01 | 0.29 | 0.34 | |||||
I would like to be able to catch the baby | −0.01 | 0.28 | 0.43 | −0.41 | ||||
First contact with the newborn | ||||||||
It is important for me to wait for the umbilical cord to stop beating before clamping it. | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.42 |