| Comments | |
|---|---|
| Social support (n = 20) | |
| It was good to get to know other women and share concerns | 19 (95) |
| I enjoyed hearing various opinions | 17 (85) |
| I appreciated hearing the experiences of other women | 17 (85) |
| Had support from other participants after delivery | 8 (40) |
| Enjoyed postpartum reunion | 6 (30) |
| Couldn't get close to other women; couldn't become friends* | 1 (5) |
| Group facilitation | |
| It was easy to ask questions and talk | 11 (55) |
| It was a calm and relaxing atmosphere | 10 (50) |
| I could resolve questions, concerns, and anxiety | 10 (50) |
| It was hard to ask questions (considering others, tension, time) | 9 (45) |
| It was useful, or I learned a lot | 7 (35) |
| I learned in a fun way | 7 (35) |
| Introduction of the participants was too long* | 4 (20) |
| Not sure of the benefit for non-first-time mothers* | 3 (15) |
| Couldn't resolve concerns during sessions* | 1 (5) |
Data are number (percentage) of participants who answered semistructured interview questions. Women who provided the same responses more than once during the interview were counted only once.
↵* Negative comments.