Navigating Support Networks: A Somali Woman’s Experience of Social Alignment to Overcome Isolation During Pregnancy and Early Motherhood

Pregnancy and early motherhood can significantly influence women’s health and wellbeing, as well as child development. Migrant women often face additional stressors related to the intersections of gender, ethnicity, social class, migration experiences, and language barriers. This study examines the lived experience of a Somali woman navigating pregnancy and early motherhood after relocating to an urban setting in the Global North, with a focus on understanding resilience in her socio-cultural co