A note on versions:The version presented here may differ from the published version or from the version of record. If you wish to cite this item you are advised to consult the publisher's version. Please see the repository url above for details on accessing the published version and note that access may require a subscription. Methods: Transcription and text condensation were achieved by looking for text to find themes and subthemes to explore daily activities and role of empowerment.Results: The most important factors were teaching the mothers how to cope, mentally and practically, and being true to the philosophy of ABCs. The factors connected to empowerment of the mothers were strengthening the ability to make good decisions, their ability to cope practically and the midwives' ability to step back and let the mothers gradually take responsibility.Conclusion: Our ABC reflected theoretical fundaments for ABCs. Midwives shared common opinions of important factors empowering the mothers.