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Table 1 Interview guide

From: Experiences of pregnant women exposed to Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the US Virgin Islands: a qualitative study

• 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?