An overview of mothers’ lived pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic MidwiferyJnl uw_medicine pregnancy covid COVID19 SARSCoV2 womenshealth childrenshealth pandemic mentalhealth antenatal postpartum depression publichealth
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MDApr 24 2023Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM In a recent study published in the Midwifery Journal, researchers aimed to understand mothers' experiences of pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Introduction Pregnancy may heighten the risk of depression or anxiety, especially after childbirth. Each of which occurs in a third of first-time mothers. Studies have highlighted both conditions' prevalence has increased since the pandemic's onset. Such emotional risk factors could underlie the observed increase in the rates of depression, stress, and anxiety seen worldwide in pregnancy, as well as the rates of preterm labor, childbirth-related trauma, and reduced bonding between the mother and infant.
The risk of exposure of other family members to COVID-19, with the resulting risk that the expectant mother could contract the disease, also led to significant anxiety about becoming sick, having to be put on a ventilator, and of dying. Obviously, many felt that without COVID-19 being present, their pregnancy experience would have been much better.
The most challenging part for most mothers was the restrictions on visitors, both during antenatal and postnatal appointments. Attending important appointments without support, especially for a first-time mother or one with a history of pregnancy loss, led to high levels of stress and frustration with the hospital for adhering to extreme social distancing policies.
However, work-from-home policies also benefited some working mothers, who could continue at their jobs until just before labor began. Family time improved, and mothers could be more comfortable during pregnancy in terms of not having to be on their feet, face non-family members, or dress formally.
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