Being pregnant and becoming a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal qualitative study with women in the Born in Bradford COVID-19 research study

• Main Authors: Cath Jackson (Author), June Brawner (Author), Matthew Ball (Author), Kirsty Crossley (Author), Josie Dickerson (Author), Nimarta Dharni (Author), Diego Garcia Rodriguez (Author), Ella Turner (Author), Laura Sheard (Author), Helen Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Uncertainty around the risk of COVID-19 to pregnant women and their babies prompted precautionary restrictions on their health and care during the pandemic. Maternity services had to adapt to changing Government guidance. Coupled with the imposition of national lockdowns in Engla...