Table 1.

Qualitative Themes and Sub-themes

Theme	Sub-theme
1. The Experience of Pregnancy Anxiety	Anxiety About Pregnancy is Normal Fears About Childbirth Fears About the Baby Being Born With a Birth Defect Worries About Losing the Baby Sociopolitical Climate in the United States Affecting Moods During Pregnancy How Women Coped with Their Pregnancy Anxiety
2. Attitudes and Beliefs About Pregnancy and the Transition to Motherhood	Pregnancy Warrants Respect Pregnancy Is a Blessing From God Women Should Feel Lucky to be Pregnant Women Should Maintain a Healthy Pregnancy Family Involvement in Pregnancies
3. Privileged Status Associated With Being Pregnant	Special Status Given to Pregnant Women