Categories and subcategories emerging from open coding in the single miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage focus groups
| Category | Single miscarriage group | Recurrent miscarriage group |
|---|---|---|
| Waiting period for conception | ||
| Experiences | Time after miscarriage Hope for the future | Time after miscarriage Fear for the future |
| Waiting period for ongoing pregnancy | ||
| Appraisal | Challenge | Uncertainty |
| Coping | Emotion-focused coping Informing a broader social network | Emotion-focused coping Controlling Bracing Informing a specific social network |
| PRCI | Practical and applicable No need to use it | Practical and applicable Need to use it |
PRCI, Positive Reappraisal Coping Intervention.