Giving Birth in the Early Phases of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Patient Experience.
Carlie BoisvertRobert TalaricoKathryn M DenizeOlivia FrankMalia S Q MurphyAlysha L J Dingwall-HarveyRuth Rennicks WhiteMeagan Ann O'Hare-GordonYanfang GuoDaniel J CorsiKari SampselShi-Wu WenMark C WalkerDarine El-ChaârKatherine A MuldoonPublished in: Maternal and child health journal (2022)
COVID-19 pandemic and public health protocols created a stressful healthcare environment for the obstetrical population where many were fearful of accessing services, experienced changes to standard care, or no care at all. As the pandemic continues, careful attention should be given to the perinatal population to reduce stress and improve continuity of care.