Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: No straight lines – young women’s perceptions of their mental health and wellbeing 
during and after pregnancy: A systematic review and meta -ethnography  
 
Version: 0 Date: 27 Aug 2019  
 
Reviewer: Elżbieta Grochans  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
The article raises  a very important issue concerning young women. The aim of this meta -
ethnography was to synthesize international evidence from qualitative studies focused on young 
women's perceptions of their mental health and wellbeing experiences during and after 
pregna ncy. 
 
The paper is very interesting and well -written. Its particular parts are well -structured. The 
material and methods are carefully described and easy to follow. All stages of the study were 
correctly performed. The conclusions are well argued and convin cing. The limitations of the 
study are very well -formulated.  
 
The whole study is very interesting and its interdisciplinary character causes that its findings can 
be used in the medical and social sciences.  
 
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an  
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further  
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
Not relevant to this manuscript  
Quality of written English  
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Not suitable for publication unless ext ensively edited  
 
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