High-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy condition that can cause complications and endanger the mother and fetus. Pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies are susceptible to psychological stress, such as anxiety, fear, and even depression. This study aims to explore in depth the feelings of pregnant women who experience high-risk pregnancies through a phenomenological approach. The research design uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method. The informants were six pregnant women with high-riskpregnancies who were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using the Colaizzi thematic analysis technique. The results of the study revealed five main themes: (1) Feelings of anxiety about the condition of pregnancy and fetal safety, (2) Fear of the labor process, (3) Hope for a safe birth, (4) Social support from family and health workers, and (5) Need for better information and understanding. The conclusion of this study shows that pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies experience various complex feelings that require psychological attention and assistance. Emotional support and education from health workers are very important to help mothers go through pregnancy more calmly.
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