MultIple Long-term Conditions in Pregnancy and Experiences of Midwifery Care

This is a qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews. This study will explore pregnant women with two or more long-term health condition's (MLTC) experience of midwifery care and midwives and health professionals experience of providing midwifery care and multidisciplinary maternity care. This will be considered in relation to Treatment Burden and Minimally Disruptive Healthcare theories. This will be followed by co-design of guidance for midwifery care of pregnant women with MLTC. The aim is to develop a rich understanding of the topic and participant's lived experiences, to enable development of a resource which is meaningful to the key stakeholders. The study is part of a wider mixed methods study.