lived experiences of recovered pregnant women from covid-19: a descriptive phenomenology

Background: pregnant women represent a vulnerable demographic to covid-19. in addition to the physical health risks posed to both the mother and fetus, covid-19 engenders intricate and unique post-recovery experiences among pregnant women. this study explored the lived experiences of pregnant women who have recovered from covid-19.methods: a descriptive phenomenological approach was employed for this research, conducted in southeastern iran from january to may 2021. a purposive sampling method was utilized to select 12 participants, and data collection was accomplished through semi-structured interviews. the colaizzi approach was employed for data analysis.results: the study initially generated 278 codes, from which three principal themes aligned with the research objective. these primary themes encompass health risks, maternal responsibilities, and challenges associated with recovery.conclusion: pregnant women in the process of recovering from covid-19 confront various health-related challenges, as well as those about child health. policymakers, obstetricians, and midwives must provide support to enhance these individuals’ postrecovery quality of health.