How Pregnant Women Are At Risk During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The comprehensive public health interventions implemented throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, albeit required, have done a disservice to pregnant women. The restriction of maternal and prenatal services contributes to gender-based violence; impedes a woman’s ability to seek preventative health-care; and leads to severe postpartum depression and other significant mental health problems. Preventive healthcare includes prenatal and well-child visits, which are essential to maintaining the well-being of the mother and child. Mandated healthcare changes, such as the reorganization of labor and delivery rooms to practice social distancing and restricted family access, may contribute to severe psychological repercussions.
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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
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