biostudies-literatureEscanuela Sanchez Topen access funding provided by IReLScience Foundation Ireland329-342https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9854314biostudies-literatureUnknown26(1)<h4>Background</h4>Modifiable factors such as substance use, lack of attendance at antenatal care, overweight or obesity and sleeping position are associated with a higher risk of stillbirth. This qualitative study aimed to explore women's experiences of modifiable factors during pregnancy and their awareness of stillbirth.<h4>Methods</h4>Purposive sampling was implemented by hospital staff in a large tertiary maternity hospital in Ireland between November 2020 and March 2021. Women were approached during their stay in the hospital and were invited to participate in a semistructured interview 3-5 months later. Eligible women were primiparous, >18 years of age and had an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. Eighteen women who consented to be followed up were interviewed at 3-5 months postpHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policyExploring first-time mothers' experiences and knowledge about behavioural risk factors for stillbirth.PMC985431412/RC/2272Escanuela Sanchez TMatvienko-Sikar KMeaney SO'Donoghue KfalseExploring first-time mothers' experiences and knowledge about behavioural risk factors for stillbirth.<h4>Background</h4>Modifiable factors such as substance use, lack of attendance at antenatal care, overweight or obesity and sleeping position are associated with a higher risk of stillbirth. This qualitative study aimed to explore women's experiences of modifiable factors during pregnancy and their awareness of stillbirth.<h4>Methods</h4>Purposive sampling was implemented by hospital staff in a large tertiary maternity hospital in Ireland between November 2020 and March 2021. Women were approached during their stay in the hospital and were invited to participate in a semistructured interview 3-5 months later. Eligible women were primiparous, >18 years of age and had an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. Eighteen women who consented to be followed up were interviewed at 3-5 months postp2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Feb2025-04-04T18:53:25.753Z2025-04-04T18:53:25.753ZS-EPMC98543143641637810.1111/hex.13662