The issue of maternal health raises overwhelming concern whenever mentioned, this is because of the natural desire to bear children yet every pregnancy is a lifetime risk for the mother. Several factors contribute towards the risk of dying during childbirth, stress is one such factor. The aim of the study is to understand the perspectives of pregnant mothers regarding stress during pregnancy and childbirth. Factors affecting daily life, that is, health facilities, work and income, social support and transport were chosen as the main themes of study. It is my belief that, if stressful circumstances are avoided through these factors, then pregnant mothers will experience better health. A qualitative approach was used. Thirteen in-depth interviews and I focus group discussion were conducted. A grounded theory approach was used to analyze the data. The findings indicate that mothers are aware of the causes of stress during pregnancy. They mention lack of care from husbands, insensitive nurses and midwives, poverty and unplanned pregnancies. The pregnant mothers mention miscarriage, sickness, death, low birth weight, ceasarian birth as some of the effects of stress, though some mothers said they don’t know any effect. Some of the strategies they use to cope with stress are; talking to a friend, counselor, accepting one’s financial situation, listening to music and finding work to do.