"I had so many life-changing decisions I had to make without support": a qualitative analysis of women's pregnant and postpartum experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Main Authors: Grayson B. Ashby (Author), Kirsten A. Riggan (Author), Lily Huang (Author), Vanessa E. Torbenson (Author), Margaret E. Long (Author), Myra J. Wick (Author), Megan A. Allyse (Author), Enid Y. Rivera-Chiauzzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has posed profound challenges for pregnant patients and their families. Studies conducted early in the pandemic found that pregnant individuals reported increased mental health concerns in response to pandemic-related stress. Many obstetric practices changed...