Abstract: Objective: To identify behavioral patterns, emotional experiences, and challenges in pregnant women receiving intrauterine fetal therapy by drawing journey map, thereby providing evidence for optimizing maternal care. Methods: From January to April 2025, 12 pregnant women who had successfully received intrauterine therapy at a tertiary grade A hospital in Shanghai were recruited through purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and the data were analyzed by content analysis to draw a journey map. Results: A total of 21 themes were extracted across three dimensions: tasks, emotions, and pain points. Specifically, 8 themes emerged during the diagnosis confirmation phase, 6 in the treatment decision-making phase, and 7 in the treatment and recovery phase. The findings comprehensively presented the behaviors, emotions, and challenges faced by pregnant women at each stage. Conclusion: The treatment journey of pregnant women receiving intrauterine fetal therapy is complex. It is recommended to enhance psychological support, optimize information communication, and improve the coordination of medical resources to meet their health needs.

Key words: fetal intrauterine therapy; pregnant and postpartum women; journey map; qualitative research