Childbirth choices and experiences in Belgium

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Researchers will conduct in-depth qualitative interviews with women who gave birth in Belgium between one month and one year postpartum to explore motivations for birthplace choice, including situations described as 'non-choice.' The study also interviews perinatal professionals and birth companions (for example doulas) about their workplace choices and practices across settings such as home, birth centres, and hospital wards. Participants are recruited through Université Catholique de Louvain and interviews are conducted in person at the Brussels (Woluwe-Saint-Lambert) site or remotely as arranged. The aim is to generate detailed, context-specific accounts that can inform maternity care practice and policy in Belgium.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* have given birth in Belgium
* have given birth less than a year ago
* be of legal age
* volunteer

Exclusion Criteria:

* not having given birth once in Belgium
* being a minor

Where it's running

• UCLouvain
  Brussels, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.