Unshah H. Qureshi2026-01-202026-01-202024-12-23https://escholar.umt.edu.pk/handle/123456789/18333The present study aimed to explore the experiences of family caregivers providing care to post-surgical patients with childbirth complications. Through a qualitative approach with phenomenological research design, purposive and snowball sampling technique was used to recruit the participants. Seven women caregivers of patients with post-operative complications of delivery were selected with age ranging between 25 to 35 years. A semi-structured interview guide was prepared to explore lived experiences of caregivers and psychosocial impact of caregiving. The interviews were audio taped, transcribed and then analysed thematically via interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). After analysis, twenty emergent-superordinate themes under six constructs i.e. expectations from a caregiver, impact of caregiving, mental health, revival of routine, steps taken to improve mental health and outcomes and suggestions emerged. The findings showed that caregiving interrupted daily routines, causes psychological pressure, and necessitates the use of various coping mechanisms to manage stress and maintain well-being. Therefore, the current study suggested the need for supportive interventions to decrease caregiving load, while recommendations for future study focus on exploring caregiving experiences across varied socio-cultural contexts.enThesis