• Before Hurricanes Irma/Maria, what were your expectations for this pregnancy? | |
• In the days leading up to the hurricanes, what sort of concerns did you have about your pregnancy? | |
• When thinking about concern for your pregnancy and other potential concerns, such as safety for your family, how did you determine what to prioritize? | |
• Tell me about the night that Hurricane Irma/Maria hit. What was that like for you? | |
• In the days and weeks after the Hurricane, what was it like to get the care that you needed for your pregnancy? | |
• What actions did you take to make sure you received adequate care for the pregnancy? | |
• What made it hard for you, as a pregnant woman, to get through the hurricane? | |
• What complications did you experience during your pregnancy and birth? | |
• What was it like to manage your pregnancy along with your other concerns? | |
• What impact, if any, did the Hurricanes have on your pregnancy/general health? | |
• What were some of the resources you used to help you meet your needs? | |
• How were your expectations for your pregnancy different from what you experienced? | |
• What were some of the differences you experienced between your prior pregnancies and this pregnancy? (If multiparous) | |
• What impact do you think that living in a U.S. territory may have had on your experience? | |
• What might help other pregnant individuals in the future to successfully cope with the changes that come along with dealing with a severe hurricane while pregnant? | |
• What resources should be available to pregnant women during severe hurricanes? | |
• Is there anything else you feel is important to tell us about your experience with pregnancy and birth during and after the hurricanes? |