3.1.1. Sub-Theme 1.1: Physical Health of the Mothers

Approximately half of the participants indicated having good physical health during their pregnancies, while the rest of the participants recalled some health issues, such as heartburn, morning sickness, high blood pressure, and tuberculosis (TB). Many of participants experienced complications, especially during the birth process, for example, participant 18 shared: " ... but when I went into labor with her, then with the push, then the umbilical cord was stuck around her neck".
