The journey of pregnancy: a qualitative study on the lived experiences of women with dwarfism

In the journey to motherhood, women with dwarfism suffer from pre-conception planning, fear associated with childbirth, pregnancy-related complications, and psychosocial challenges during pregnancy. The findings highlight the need for an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on understanding the expectations of women with dwarfism during pregnancy, including support from family, peers, and health practitioners. Engagement with advocacy groups would maximize the chance of meeting women with similar experiences and learning from them the best possible ways to traverse pregnancy gracefully.