COVID-19 pandemic and perinatal mental health: A commentary on the impact, risk factors, and protective factors.
Oluwaseun Helen IbiwoyeGillian ThomsonPublished in: Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) (2023)
In summary, birthing women are at risk of poor mental health particularly in a pandemic. Identified protective factors such as social support, good sleep, exercise, and access to prenatal care, among others are pertinent to reducing negative effects on perinatal mental health should future crises occur.
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