Table 1 Pandemic-related changes and restrictions assessed
From: COVID-19 and anxiety in pregnancy and postpartum: a longitudinal survey
Maternity care changes or restrictions |
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Disrupted antenatal/postnatal appointments |
Lack of information or inconsistent information from healthcare professionals |
Lack of antenatal classes |
Attending hospital for antenatal or postnatal care |
Changes to where they can give birth (e.g. not being able to go to a birth centre) |
Being in hospital to have the baby |
Concerns about not having their partner/birth partner with them during birth |
Concerns about their partner having to leave the hospital soon after the birth |
Concerns about being separated from their baby |
Concerns about breastfeeding |
Availability of formula milk/baby supplies |
Personal changes |
Isolation |
Not having support from family and friends |
Impact on family finances |
Changes to mental health appointments |
COVID-related concerns or changes |
Concerns about themselves or others close to them being infected with COVID |
Uncertainty about the impact of the virus |