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What are the influences on women’s preferences and decision-making when planning mode of birth in high-income countries? A qualitative systematic review

Cruickshank, Moira D., Robertson, Clare, Brazzelli, Miriam G., Ekong, Aniebiet I., Ade Pgce, Mo, Mcdonagh Hull, Pauline, Manson, Paul D., Bick, Debra E., Williams, Denitza O. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2874-9270, Taylor, Gillian, Ward, Lilla A., Kilonzo, Mary M., Fairley, Tara E., Bhattacharya, Siladitya, Locock, Louise, Rzewuska Diaz, Magdalena and Black, Mairead E. 2025. What are the influences on women’s preferences and decision-making when planning mode of birth in high-income countries? A qualitative systematic review. AJOG Global Reports , 100556. 10.1016/j.xagr.2025.100556

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Abstract

Why was this study conducted? Choice of mode of birth (MOB) has been recommended for some years but is still poorly operationalised in routine antenatal care in the UK NHS. This review identified factors underlying women’s MOB preferences and barriers/facilitators to supported MOB decision/making to inform the content of a decision aid to support these conversations. Key findings Previous birth experience (women’s own or family/friends’ experiences) were important in shaping current MOB preference. Healthcare professionals were key in MOB decision-making and should be mindful of their own preferences when supporting women. What does this study add to what is known? Findings will be incorporated into a suite of research to develop a decision aid to support MOB decision-making in routine antenatal care.

Item Type: Article
Date Type: Published Online
Status: In Press
Schools: Schools > Medicine
ISSN: 2666-5778
Date of Acceptance: 27 July 2025
Last Modified: 11 Aug 2025 15:00
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/180369

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