A longitudinal interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of the lived experiences of women during their transition to motherhood following suspected or diagnosed preterm labour.

A longitudinal study interviewing (and photo-elicitation) 10-15 women at three time points following suspected or diagnosed preterm labour. Interview points will be antenatal (pre-birth), during a NICU admission (if required), and following hospital discharge. The study will be conducted in the North East of England. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) will be used as the study method and will include interviews and photo-elicitation.