Table 1.

List of thematic categories used in qualitative analysis (Abridged Codebook)

Thematic Category
1. Pregnancy and birthing process
1a. Expectations
2a. Differences with other pregnancies
3a. Support during the process
2. Impact of pandemic on health
2a. Impact on mental health
2b. Impact on mood
2c. Impact on sleeping habits
2d. Impact on appetite
2e. Loneliness
3. Access to healthcare services
3a. Experiences in receiving services
3b. Treatment from providers
3c. Orientation about the birthing process
3d. Treatment from providers after birth
4. Family dynamics during pandemic
4a. Lockdown challenges
5. Challenges faced during pandemic
5a. Work
5b. Finances
5c. Childcare
5d. Family relations
5e. Wellbeing
6. Strategies to manage challenges associated with the pandemic
7. Emotional support
7a. Type of support
7b. Usefulness of support
8. Social support
8a. Type of support
8b. Usefulness of support
9. Other themes