Experiences and concerns of pregnant refugee women from Nigeria seeking for asylum in Germany - A qualitative analysis.

Problem: Insights into and data of the experiences of pregnant women seeking asylum in Germany are largely lacking.

Background: Due to multiple stress factors, pregnant refugees are considered a vulnerable group. Gender-specific causes of flight, traumatic experiences during flight, and numerous stressors in the respective host country have a decisive impact on the health of women and affect pregnancy and childbirth.