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Aim: This study was carried out to determine the perceived stress and psychological well-being levels of pregnant women during the pandemic process and to reveal the effects of both situations on each other. Material and Method: The descriptive and relationship-seeking study was conducted with 155 pregnant women between 5 June and 15 September 2020. The research data were obtained with the introductory questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. Results: 27.7% of the pregnant women stated that they always stayed at home during the pandemic process, whereas 63.2% always had anxiety when they went out and 94.2% always used protective equipment when going out. 96.8% of the pregnant women stated that they restricted their visits during the pandemic; 91.6% were afraid of catching the virus; and 93.5% were worried that the virus would harm their baby. The mean PSS score of the pregnant women was found to be 32.53 ± 4.7 (high level), while the Psychological Well-Being Scale mean score was 41.17 ± 10.86 (high level). There was no statistically significant relationship between the stress levels perceived by the pregnant women and their psychological well-being (p>0.05). Conclusion: During the pandemic period, when the stress levels and psychological well-being of pregnant women are high, it is recommended to support the pregnant women more bio-psycho-socially and to make necessary arrangements for this.

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