Figure 1. Change in maternal verbal analogue scale pain (scored 0–5) and fear indexes (scored 0–4), and birth partner fear reports, across the perioperative phases (Time 2 = (i) on ward, (ii) neuraxial block, (iii) incision; Time 3 = (iv) memory, (v) post) of the CS (values as mean ± 1 standard error of mean). Higher score indicates greater pain/fear.