Emotions and Experiences of Pregnant Women with a History of Pregnancy Loss: A Qualitative Study Based on Watson's Theory of Human Caring

Objective: This study aimed to determine the feelings and experiences of pregnant women with a history of pregnancy loss. Method: A semi-structured interview form based on Watson's caritas process was used to collect data from 13 pregnant women with a history of pregnancy loss between April and June 2020. Thematic analysis was performed according to Watson's caritas processes and reported in accordance with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. Results: Pregnant women were found to expect respect, empathy, understanding, and smiling faces from healthcare professionals. In pregnancy after loss, the participants stated that they expected healthcare workers to be more sensitive to them and needed to talk to healthcare workers, share their feelings with them, and obtain more information. Conclusion: The use of interview methods based on Watson's theory of human caring can help guide health professionals and increase the quality of care.