Table 2 Main themes & subthemes

Participants highly valued information they received from multiple trusted sources

◦ Information was trusted because it came from clinical team members versus external sources

◦ Midwives were particularly valued for their knowledge and support

◦ Informational support eased anxiety and enabled participants to feel better prepared for birth

Participants felt well cared for by the collaborative and coordinated interprofessional team

◦ Patients valued high quality comprehensive care provided by the staff and resident family physicians, midwives prenatal nurse and dietician, all connected to a tertiary care hospital 

◦ Women felt that they mattered

◦ Participants felt safe because of effective and consistent interprofessional team communication

The design of GPPC enabled a shared experience, allowing for increased support of the pregnant person

◦ Receiving education with a partner fostered a greater shared pregnancy experience for women

◦ Interactive group learning provided a space for enhanced knowledge acquisition and support amongst first time parents

◦ Sharing experiences mitigated feelings of being alone and enhanced a sense of community

GPPC facilitated a supportive transition into the community which positively impacted participants’ emotional well-being

◦ Participants highly valued how the home visit and group sessions allowed for on-going support postpartum

◦ Relationships built through GPC contributed to mutual support and improved mental health