Themes and subthemes identified in the analysis of interviews with LD women about their experience of care during pregnancy, childbirth and afterwards
| Key themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
| ‘I hate being treated differently’ | Positive attitudes and support for choice Negative attitudes and denial of choice Understanding of normal care Suggestions for improvement |
| ‘I find it harder to understand than other people’ | Written information Other sources of information Verbal communication with healthcare professionals |
| ‘We've had to prove ourselves’ | Family reactions Being judged by professionals Experiencing safeguarding as discrimination |
| ‘Make sure you've got very good support around you’ | Family support Professional support |
LD, learning disability.