Reclaiming motherhood through shame, distance, and gratitude—A phenomenological study of Swedish women’s lived experiences of giving birth while ill with COVID-19
A nuanced understanding of the experience at the intersection between childbirth, illness and the societal context is imperative for healthcare professionals and society to provide optimal care for one of the most vulnerable groups during pandemics, pregnant women and their newborns.
Authors
- Ylva Carlsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1414-7279)
- Verena Sengpiel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3608-7430)
- Anna Wessberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8457-9651)
- Maria Lindqvist (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8607-9220)
- Karolina Lindén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2792-3142)
- Maria Revelj
Institutions
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
- Umeå University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0333937
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.06