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Background. The aim of this study was to investigate satisfaction with intrapartum and postpartum care, and the risk of not being satisfied in relation to 1) a woman's sociodemographic background, 2) physical and emotional well-being in early pregnancy, 3) labor outcomes, 4) care organization, and 5) a woman's subjective assessment of aspects of care.

Methods. All Swedish-speaking women booked for antenatal care during 3 weeks spread over 1 year (1999–2000) were invited to participate in the study, and 2,686 (82% of those who consented to participate and 58% of those who were eligible) completed questionnaires in early pregnancy and 2 months postpartum. Women who were satisfied with overall intrapartum and postpartum care respectively were compared with those who were not regarding possible risk factors, and associations were tested by logistic regression analysis.

Results. Ten percent of women …