ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2023
Maternal multimorbidity - experiences of women seeking asylum during pregnancy and after childbirth: a qualitative study.
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- Understanding equity-oriented maternity care for women of refugee background in high-income countries: a qualitative systematic review.International journal for equity in health · 2026Pooled it
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- Barriers to Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Associated Mental Health Impacts Among Migrant Women in the UK: A Scoping Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2026Review
- Antenatal group education for pregnant asylum seeker in the netherlands.Journal of migration and health · 2026Article
- Perceived barriers and facilitators of accessing statutory and non-statutory services, in disadvantaged communities, in England: a co-produced qualitative review.Public health reviews · 2026Review
- Infectious Diseases in the Context of the War in Ukraine: Refugee Health Implications in Romania.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Beyond birth support: how doulas navigate anti-racism advocacy for refugee and asylum-seeking women in UK maternity care.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Why we should care about asylum seeking Latina pregnant migrants.Frontiers in child and adolescent psychiatry · 2025Article
- Experiences and Perspectives of Perinatal Care for Women of Refugee Background, Interpreters, and Care Providers: A Scoping Review.Journal of midwifery & women's healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundMany women seeking asylum during pregnancy and after childbirth have ill-health but detection and assessment of all physical, psychological, and social health needs (maternal multimorbidity) are often difficult as part of routine maternity care. Healthcare providers are key for the early identification and management of vulnerable pregnant women who have additional physical, psychological, and social health needs. We sought to explore the impact of the asylum-seeking process, understanding of wellbeing, expressed health needs (in terms of maternal multimorbidity), and the experiences of maternity care of women seeking asylum during pregnancy and after childbirth in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Enabling factors and barriers to access woman-centred care were also explored.
methodsKey informant interviews (n = 10) and one focus group discussion (n = 4) were conducted with women attending a non-profit charitable pregnancy support group. Transcribed interviews were coded by topic and then grouped into categories. Thematic framework analysis was undertaken to identify emerging themes.
resultsThe asylum-seeking process negatively impacted women making them feel anxious and depressed with little control or choice over their future. Women reported feeling stressed regarding poor standard of accommodation, low income, dispersal and the uncertainty of their asylum application outcome. Wellbeing during pregnancy and after childbirth was understood to be multifactorial and women understood that their physical health needs were interlinked and negatively impacted by complex psychological and social factors. Women reported that their expectations of maternity services were often exceeded, but information giving, and the use of language interpreters needed to be improved. Women expressed the need for more psychological and social support throughout pregnancy and after childbirth.
conclusionsA multidisciplinary team, with links and effective referral pathways to maternal mental health and social services, are necessary for women seeking asylum, to ensure a more integrated, comprehensive assessment of maternal multimorbidity and to provide maternity care in a way that meets all health needs.
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