Pregnant and Homeless in the UK: A Qualitative Analysis of Maternal Experiences in Temporary Accommodation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the UK, families in temporary accommodation reached record numbers in 2023. Pregnant mothers experiencing homelessness are at risk of poor health outcomes, yet little is known about their experiences. Most biomedical research emphasizes obstetric outcomes rather than maternal experiences. Our study aimed to explore maternal experiences of pregnancy while living in temporary accommodation in the UK.

Methods

Using an interpretivist paradigm and critical feminist theory, we collected and analyzed semi-structured interview narratives from pregnant and postnatal mothers experiencing homelessness. Interviews with key workers from relevant Third Sector Organisations provided complementary insights. Study planning included Patient and Public Involvement. Data were anal

SUBMITTER: Cumming S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12434225 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature