Understanding social support during pregnancy: A qualitative study of women's lived experiences in Nepal.

ABSTRACT: This research study examines the experience and understanding of available social support in Nepal and its importance during pregnancy. The interviews, utilising twenty in-depth interviews with pregnant women in Nepal, were analysed inductively using a thematic analysis approach. The findings suggested that women consider their husband's support the most important and desired support during pregnancy, while women also acknowledged support from relatives and neighbours. None of the women experienced any organised community support or NGO/INGO support, and the support from healthcare providers was limited. At the policy level, the maternity leave policy by the government of Nepal is seen as inadequate support in promoting working women in Nepal, and it lacks implementation in informal work s

SUBMITTER: Sah LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12533895 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature