Table 1 Characteristics of Study Participants (N = 19)
| Â | n (%) |
|---|---|
Household Income | |
 Less than $50,000 | 4 (21.05%) |
 Between $50,000-$100,000 | 7 (36.84%) |
 More than $100,000 | 7 (36.84%) |
 Opted to skip the question | 1 (5.26%) |
Education | |
 Certificate/Diploma | 4 (21.05%) |
 Bachelors Degree | 11 (57.5%) |
 Masters Degree | 3 (15.79%) |
 PhD or above | 1 (5.26%) |
Marital Status | |
 Married | 14 (73.68%) |
 Common law | 5 (26.32%) |
Employment Status | |
 Employed full time | 15 (78.95%) |
 Unemployed | 3 (15.79%) |
 Homemaker | 1 (5.26%) |
Maternity care provider | |
 Midwife | 11 (57.5%) |
 Family Doctor (providing both primary and maternity care) | 1 (5.26%) |
 Family Doctor (providing maternity care only) | 5 (26.32%) |
 Obstetrician/Gynecologist | 2 (10.53%) |
Number of children | |
 First time mother | 16 (84.21%) |
 Has previous children | 3 (15.79%) |
Longitudinal care | |
 Yes – has regular family doctor | 16 (84.21%) |
 No – does not have regular family doctor | 3 (15.79%) |
Age | |
 Mean | 33 (range 24-38) |