Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women were identified as a high-risk
and vulnerable group. To reduce risk of transmission, maternity healthcare services were …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in global physical distancing restrictions and
lockdown orders. Despite the clear documentation of increased mental distress amongst …

Abstract Background In Australia, the provision of maternity care during the COVID-19
pandemic was significantly altered to limit transmission of the virus. Many hospitals limited …

Objective To explore women's experiences of maternity service reconfiguration during the
first wave of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. Design Qualitative interview study …

Abstract Young parents (aged 16–24 years) in the perinatal period are at an increased risk
of poor mental health especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to multiple risk factors …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented risk to the global
population. Maternity care in the UK was subject to many iterations of guidance on how best …

Listening to What Matters is an exploratory descriptive qualitative study that aimed to (1)
understand how women of refugee background in Melbourne, Australia experienced access …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused isolation, fear, and impacted on maternal
healthcare provision. Aim To explore midwives' experiences about how COVID-19 impacted …

Abstract Background When Europe was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, changes were
made in maternity care to reduce infections. In Norway, hospital maternity wards, postnatal …

Introduction The provision of maternity services in Australia has been significantly disrupted
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many changes were initiated quickly, often with …