Changes to Birth Plans Due to COVID-19: A Survey of Utah Midwives and Doulas.
Jessica A EllisKatie WardKellie GarrettEliza TaylorErin ClarkLaurie BakshSara E SimonsenPublished in: Journal of midwifery & women's health (2023)
Survey participants reported changes to planned birth locations during the COVID-19 pandemic. When necessary, transfers to hospitals were reported to be slower. Community midwives and doulas reported having insufficient access to PPE and reported limited knowledge about COVID-19 testing resources and resources for educating patients on COVID-19. This study adds an important perspective to the existing literature on COVID-19 by indicating that policymakers should include community birth partners in community planning for natural disasters and future pandemics.