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Nowadays, several countries have felt the effects of increased migratory flows and new configurations of human mobility. Brazil has received immigrants from many countries, especially in recent years for those seeking refuge, as Syrians people. Health care is among the many demands directed at the host country. Women seek for health services mainly in search of obstetric care. A qualitative study was carried out in order to understand the cultural aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum from the perspective of Syrian immigrant women. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine Syrian immigrants, refugees or not. Data analysis was performed through the construction of narrative lines and Dialogic Maps. Results: the reports indicate that religion has an influence on obstetric choices and that the family network is important in the postpartum period; obstetric care received in Brazil was rated by women as satisfactory, some reports suggested obstetric violence though; cultural ignorance in care and communication were identified as one of the main challenger faced by the interviewees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]