”It was not a pleasant experience and I was admitted [to the hospital], I had an open admission over 7-8 days or so with visits [at the hospital] every second day […]. I think 4% seems like a low risk and maybe I was just unfortunate to be one of them […]. I want to be in the group [in the trial] getting antibiotic treatment after […] because I don’t want to risk [my child] getting asthma or anything else.” (P14)
Most of the women did not have any knowledge about the use of prophylactic antibiotics during caesarean delivery, and some of the women, who in general had a casual attitude toward medication, were surprised to read about these potential side-effects of antibiotic treatment.
The women’s preferences: Preferring antibiotics before cord clamping
The remaining four women favoured antibiotics before cord clamping. Two of these women expressed their own health to be important in order to be able to care for the baby. Also, the prospect of a shorter hospitalization seemed to influence their decision. One woman added how she was less worried about the risk to the infant as the pregnancy had been uncomplicated. Moreover, it was noted that antibiotic treatment was probably not the only reason for infants developing both asthma, eczema and so on later in life.: