Table 1 Aspects covered in interview guide

1. Pregnancy and admission to the NICU

2. Experiences at the NICU

3. Experiences after the child’s discharge (if applicable)

4. Perceptions and expectations about webcam use in the NICU setting

◦ What do you associate with webcam use in the NICU?

◦ What is your attitude towards webcam use in the NICU?

◦ Do you see/expect advantages concerning webcams in the NICU setting? Where do you see those?

◦ Do you see/expect disadvantages concerning webcams in the NICU setting? Where do you see those? / What kinds of fears and concerns do you associate with webcam use?

◦ Do the webcams have an influence on breast milk expression? Do you expect the webcams to have an influence on breast milk expression?

◦ If you were to decide, would you use the webcam technology (again)? What are the reasons for your decision?

◦ What should be considered when using webcams in the NICU setting?

5. Attitude towards progress in technology and data protection