Population birth outcomes in 2020 and experiences of expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A 'born in Wales' mixed methods study using routine data.

Hope Eleri Jones Michael J SeaborneLaura CowleyDavid OddShantini ParanjothyAshley Akbari Sinead Brophy

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Whilst the pandemic had a negative impact on mothers' experiences of pregnancy. Population-level data suggests that this did not translate to adverse birth outcomes for babies born during the pandemic.

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