First-time mothers' experiences of preparing for childbirth at advanced maternal age.

Objective: To explore the lived experiences of preparing for childbirth for nulliparous women aged 35-44 and determine how mature first-time mothers' can be better supported regarding childbirth preparation.

Design: The research study comprised a cross-sectional qualitative design utilising Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to provide a deep exploration into the experience of mature age women.

Setting: Participants resided in South Australia and Victoria, Australia, in regional, suburban and inner-city locations.