Table 3 Results of data analysis
Code | Sub-category | Main category |
|---|---|---|
*Consolation and empathy with the wife *Giving hope to the wife *Supporting the wife against others *Being present and accompanying the wife in the labor room if possible *Supporting the wife for returning to work | Mental support and necessary accompaniment | Support from the husband |
*Reaching mutual understanding about the next pregnancy and its time *Helping in physical and mental preparation for the next pregnancy *Accompanying the wife for performing required care and measures for the next pregnancy | Participation in planning for future pregnancy | |
*Providing financial support for screening and diagnostic tests *Providing financial support for genetic consultation *Providing financial support for counseling with a psychiatric or a psychologist | Financial support to pay the costs of diagnosis and follow- up | |
*Caring for and keeping other children *Providing emotional support for other children | Helping in taking care of other children | Support from the family and friends |
*Providing help in performing daily household activities *Preparing the house before wife’s discharge from the hospital | Helping in performing daily activities | |
*Receiving empathy and understanding the emotional situation from the relatives *Helping in resolving women’s concerns and anxiety *Accompanying the woman for performing diagnostic and therapeutic measures | Empathy, companionship and necessary supports to maintain mental peace | |
*Establishing communication with the peers for accepting the situation *Being informed about the process of pre-pregnancy consultations *Being informed about the process of prenatal care *Being informed about the appropriate manner for confronting the husband and the relatives | Communicating with the peers and receiving information from them | |
*Having hope for life *Encouraging the mother for returning to normal life *Decreasing women’s concerns and fears about the recurrence of the incident *Gaining more energy through visiting the peers | Creating a sense of confidence and hopefulness | Support from the peers |