Experiences of Mothers with High-Risk Pregnancy
Keywords:
Experience; High-Risk Pregnancy;Pregnant Women;Mother.
Abstract
High-risk pregnancy is a major global health issue, marked by high maternal and infant mortality rates, and poses both physical and psychological challenges for women. This study aimed to explore the experiences of women with high-risk pregnancies through a scoping and literature review using Medline, PubMed, and Scopus. The search utilized keywords related to maternal experiences in high-risk pregnancies and included qualitative and mixed-method studies published in English from 2016 to 2024. A total of 15 articles were reviewed, revealing six key experiences: continuous care, communication, psychological support, non-pharmacological therapies, understanding of risks, and technological advancements. Findings indicate that social support, ongoing healthcare access, and health technologies can reduce anxiety and improve well-being. Effective communication, continuous care models, and telemonitoring during the pandemic have shown positive impacts on managing high-risk pregnancies.
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Jepsen, I., Nielsen, J. H., Eriksen, S. A., & Maimburg, R. D. (2024). How pregnant women with diabetes experience telemonitoring of the fetal heart rate – An interview study. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 298(March), 123–127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.04.039
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Khadivzadeh, T., Shojaeian, Z., & Sahebi, A. (2023). High Risk-pregnant Women’s Experiences of Risk Management: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery, 11(1), 57–66. https://doi.org/10.30476/ijcbnm.2022.96781.2148
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Mirzakhani, K., & Khadivzadeh, T. (2020). Original Article Pregnant Women ’ s Experiences of the Conditions Affecting Marital Well-Being in High-Risk Pregnancy : A Qualitative Study. 8(4), 345–357. https://doi.org/10.30476/ijcbnm.2020.85666.1285.IJCBNM
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Mirzakhani, K., Shoorab, N. J., Akbari, A., & Khadivzadeh, T. (2022a). High-risk pregnant women’s experiences of the receiving prenatal care in COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04676-1
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Pulliainen, H., Niela-Vilén, H., Ekholm, E., & Ahlqvist-Björkroth, S. (2019). Experiences of interactive ultrasound examination among women at risk of preterm birth: A qualitative study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19(1), 4–11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2493-2
Rajbanshi, S., Norhayati, M. N., Hussain, N., Hazlina, N., & Nik Hazlina, N. H. (2021). Risk perceptions among high-risk pregnant women in Nepal: a qualitative study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 21(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04018-7
Ray, A. E., Jeffrey, K. N., Nair, P. H., Vu, Q. D., King, F., & Schmied, V. (2022). “You’re a ‘high-risk’ customer”: A qualitative study of women’s experiences of receiving information from health professionals regarding health problems or complications in pregnancy. Women and Birth, 35(5), e477–e486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2021.12.002
WHO. (2022). WHO recommendations on maternal and newborn care for a positive postnatal experience. World Health Organization.
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2026-03-12
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Dinar Indriani, Anisa Hasanah, Novi Irmala, Santi Susanti, Rai Nurani, Dyana Eka Fuzi Yulianti, Ida Maryati, & Yanny Trisyani W. (2026). Experiences of Mothers with High-Risk Pregnancy. Britain International of Humanities and Social Sciences (BIoHS) Journal, 8(2), 86-98. Retrieved from https://biarjournal.com/index.php/biohs/article/view/1449
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