Wakelin, KarenMcAra-Couper, JudithFleming, Tania2025-03-032025-03-032025-12-31New Zealand College of Midwives Journal, ISSN: 1178-3893 (Online), New Zealand College of Midwives, 61. doi: 10.12784/nzcomjnl.2561011178-3893http://hdl.handle.net/10292/18800Introduction: Effective communication between pregnant women/people and midwives is important in establishing trusting and respectful relationships. Texting and email have been shown to be convenient ways for people to connect and share information. Aim: This paper reports on findings from interviews with pregnant and recently pregnant women/people on what is important for them when using communication technology to connect with their midwife. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted using an online platform. Two participants had previously completed an online survey in phase 1B of the multi-phase study and had expressed interest in participating further. Three other participants were recruited via a closed Pregnancy Facebook group and midwives. All participants were emailed an invitation to participate. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview data. Findings: Three themes emerged from the findings, highlighting what was important for participants when using communication technology with their midwife during their pregnancy: being known, access and connectedness, and the midwife recognised as a professional. Discussion: Being known was important when using communication technology, as it enabled respectful and trusting relationships to develop. These relationships were further enhanced through the functionality of communication technology which provided space for participants to compose messages and respond to their midwife, and through the convenience and flexibility with being able to communicate in a non-intrusive manner. The professionalism of the midwife was recognised with ensuring privacy of information, despite participants being unconcerned about privacy themselves. Conclusion: The knowingness that comes from a continuity of care relationship contributed towards a relationship of trust. This was reflected in the respectful choices made by the participants when using communication technology to connect with their midwife.The Journal is the official publication of the New Zealand College of Midwives and is aimed at both a national and international audience. It focuses on research about midwifery issues and women’s health, within a continuity of midwifery care framework. As an online-only publication, the Journal provides open access to all papers as they are published throughout the year. Papers are also disseminated to College members.1110 Nursing1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine4204 MidwiferyJournal ArticleOpenAccess10.12784/nzcomjnl.256101