Hearing from women in their own words about their experience of pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period is an important way of learning about their care from their point of view (Green, 2012; Rudman Waldenstrom, 2007; Waldenstrom Schytt, 2009). Sounds obvious? Actually, we spend a lot of time ignoring this vital perspective. In many instances, as psychologists and researchers from a wide range of other disciplines and professional groups undertaking studies, we are often preoccupied with our own preconceived ideas and hypotheses that we may miss the point about what is most important to women and their partners.
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