The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly affected outings associated with work, shopping, eating out, exercising, and entertainment. Reportedly, COVID-19 induced restrictions in social activities and outings are associated with physical and mental health issues. However, adjustments in outings during pregnancy remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the adjustment strategies adopted by Japanese primiparas for outings during the COVID-19 pandemic and women's attitudes toward these adjustments during pregnancy. MethodsA qualitative descriptive study involving semi-structured interviews with 11 Japanese primiparas 2-3 months postpartum was conducted between July and November 2021. The participants were recruited from a prospective cohort study performed at a university hospital in Tokyo. Data were analyzed inductively, using a qualitative descriptive approach. The study protocol was approved by the