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Between October 2023 and February 2024, 18 late-trimester pregnant women with a history of perinatal loss were recruited from Suzhou Municipal Hospital for semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed and themes were extracted using Colaizzi\u2019s seven-step analysis method.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three main themes were identified: severe sleep disruption; diverse factors influencing sleep quality (including heavy psychological burden, pregnancy-related symptoms, behavioral and lifestyle factors, weak support from family and friends, and insufficient support from healthcare providers); and difficulties in self-managing sleep problems.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Women with a history of perinatal loss often experience poor sleep quality during the third trimester of subsequent pregnancy. Healthcare providers should promptly identify patients\u2019 physical discomfort symptoms, monitor their psychological well-being, address maladaptive cognitions and enhance sleep health awareness. 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