‘I was ‘only’ seen as a birthing woman:’ the pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences of women with refugee backgrounds in Norway

Abstract Background Norway is recognised for its high-quality maternal healthcare. However, health equity has yet to be achieved. This study explored the experiences of women with refugee backgrounds during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in Norway. We aimed to understand how the diversity of their...

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Published in:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Main Authors: Hilde Sjobo Asbjornsen, Fungisai Gwanzura Ottemöller, Eline Skirnisdottir Vik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07624-x