“Anxious and traumatised”: Users’ experiences of maternity care in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic
109 Citations•2021•
Julia Sanders, Rebecca Blaylock
The survey found that the widespread changes to services caused unintended negative consequences including essential clinical care being missed, confusion over advice, and distress and emotional trauma for women.
Abstract
All maternity services should ensure they have clear lines of communication with women to keep them updated on changing care and visiting arrangements. Services should ensure that opportunities to provide safe face-to-face care and access for birth partners and visitors are maximised.