2020
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-48024/v1
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Pregnancy and Childbirth During the Covid-19 Epidemic in Poland: Qualitative Evidence From Expert Interviews.

Abstract: BackgroundThe Covid-19 outbreak has significantly altered the provisions and shape of medical services for expecting mothers worldwide. In Poland, the country where pregnancy and childbirth are subject to comparably greater medicalization, those shifts are particularly tangible. This study aimed at capturing the responses of the maternal health professionals, highlighting possible long-term implications for the expecting and new mothers, as well as the reproductive health sector. MethodsThis is a qualitative a… Show more

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“…4 In recent studies, maternal support experts drew attention to the effects of stress and psychological trauma on maternal health. 7 Because, the mental and physical health of women is an equally important aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding how to manage infection among pregnant women and infants is an immediate priority for perinatal care. 8,9 Although qualitative methods can play a pivotal role in understanding pandemics like COVID-19, limited research among pregnant women with COVID-19, has been published.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…4 In recent studies, maternal support experts drew attention to the effects of stress and psychological trauma on maternal health. 7 Because, the mental and physical health of women is an equally important aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding how to manage infection among pregnant women and infants is an immediate priority for perinatal care. 8,9 Although qualitative methods can play a pivotal role in understanding pandemics like COVID-19, limited research among pregnant women with COVID-19, has been published.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%