Table 2 Thematic table

Invisible Identities in a Universal Maternal Healthcare System

The Role of Intersecting Identities in Shaping Maternal Healthcare Needs.

Diverse backgrounds and life Situations. Race, class, gender, immigration experiences.

Impact their access and utilization of healthcare services and overall wellbeing.

Integrational categories are not captured in practice.

Policy gaps in viewing women as one category.

Consequences of Structural Inequities in Maternal Healthcare Services

Experiences of Structural Inequities in Maternal Healthcare Services

Lack of language and communication support.

Barriers due to language differences and inadequate translation services. Created fears and misconceptions.

Structural intersectionality: Support systems are not capturing different race, class and gender experiences and the intersection between them, hence needs are not being met. Current practices fail to provide adequate support.

Limited access to social Support networks.

Emotional strain, lack of community support and isolation affect maternal health.

Challenges of being unfamiliar with healthcare services.

Difficulties in navigating the healthcare system as the system is not adapted to individual needs.

Policy and Practice Inequities in Maternal Care and Support Systems

Adaptation and its Influence on Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Experiences

Lack of adaptation support. Lack of tailored and adequate services during settlement in Norway.

Challenges faced by the women in adapting to a new system and managing new roles in a new country and at the same time experiencing pregnancy, birth and caring for children.

Ineffective implementation of existing policies in capturing the needs of women with different life situations and backgrounds.