Expectations and Experiences of Childbirth, 1987

<P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P><br>The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between expectations and experiences of childbirth and women's feelings after delivery.<br> <br><br><B>Main Topics</B>:<BR><br>Feelings and attitudes in pregnancy; health in pregnancy; worries; feelings and attitudes to the birth; response to baby; health of baby; satisfaction; emotional well-being.<br> <br> <I>Measurement Scales:</I><br> Registrar General's Social Class; Cambridge Social Class Scale Score (Prandy Scale).