Survey of Postpartum People in the United States During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Explore Their Perspective on Support After Discharge.
Rachel Blankstein BremanCarrie NeerlandStacey E IobstL Latéy BradfordEric BarrShannon MalloyAdriane BurgessPublished in: The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursing (2023)
The experience of being postpartum during the COVID-19 pandemic brought unforeseen challenges. Providing care and support to postpartum people during a pandemic, specifically during a time of quarantine, should be reimagined. Increased use of virtual postpartum care services and expanded mental health support could serve to fill the gaps identified by participants.