British Journal of Midwifery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(4), P. 220 - 226
Published: April 1, 2025
Poor
mental
health
during
and
after
pregnancy
is
a
key
contributor
to
maternal
morbidity
mortality,
despite
the
potential
for
preventative
measures.
Increasing
physical
activity
levels
has
been
recognised
as
non-pharmacological
method
of
improving
wellbeing,
yet
it
not
routinely
discussed
by
healthcare
professionals.
The
association
between
wellbeing
in
non-pregnant
population
well
established,
but
remains
overlooked
pregnancy.
It
crucial
that
professionals
are
aware
understand
positive
impact
being
physically
active
on
wellbeing.
Encouraging
supporting
women
be
can
valuable
enhancing
overall
quality
life
Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 181 - 181
Published: Dec. 16, 2021
During
the
gestation
period,
pregnant
women
experience
physical
and
psychological
changes,
which
represent
vulnerability
factors
that
can
boost
development
of
mental
health
conditions.
The
COVID-19
pandemic
is
producing
new
changes
in
routines
whole
society,
especially
on
lifestyle
habits.
impact
associated
with
remains
unclear.
A
scoping
review
regarding
was
conducted.
Searchers
were
conducted
using
PubMed,
Web
Science
CINAHL
databases.
Articles
Spanish,
English
French
included.
search
between
November
2020
September
2021.
We
identified
31
studies
evaluated
30,049
expectant
mothers
during
pandemic.
Pregnant
showed
high
levels
anxiety
depression
symptomatology.
Fear
contagion
concerns
fetus
as
main
variables
related
to
distress.
An
increase
depression,
stress
amongst
has
been
observed.
Moreover,
an
increased
due
placental
metabolic
alterations
discussed.
This
suggests
a
negative
women.
Thus,
symptoms
suggest
need
for
systematic
approach.
International Journal of Clinical Practice,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
75(9)
Published: May 28, 2021
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
has
adversely
affected
the
physical
and
psychosocial
health
of
pregnant
women
their
access
to
antenatal
care
services.To
examine
women's
pregnancy
experiences
during
COVID-19
pandemic.The
study
was
conducted
in
a
qualitative
design
with
14
who
were
admitted
state
hospital
outpatient
clinic
for
control.
data
collected
using
semi-structured
individual
interview
form
analysed
thematic
analysis
technique.
COREQ
checklist
guide
followed
study.The
examined
under
7
main
themes:
"physical
health,
adaptation
pregnancy,
follow-ups,
social
life,
spouse
relationship
coping
methods".
Pregnant
have
both
positive
negative
concluded
that
women,
marital
services.
Health
professionals
need
evaluate
as
well
especially
pandemic,
create
plan
accordingly.
Midwives
other
should
improve
bio-psychosocial
pregnant/family
via
telehealth
counselling
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(11), P. e2343711 - e2343711
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Anxiety
disorders
are
associated
with
poor
maternal
and
neonatal
outcomes.
Women
in
low-
middle-income
countries
(LMICs)
thought
to
be
disproportionally
burdened
by
these
disorders,
yet
their
prevalence
is
unclear.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
17(21), P. 8272 - 8272
Published: Nov. 9, 2020
To
avoid
spreading
the
Corona
Virus
Disease
2019
(COVID-19),
health
authorities
have
forced
people
to
reorganize
their
working
and
private
lives
open
public
spaces
as
much
possible.
This
has
also
been
case
for
women
both
during
pregnancy
after
delivery.
Here,
we
investigated
associations
between
subjective
beliefs
in
risk
of
infections
anxiety,
depression,
stress,
other
perinatal
dimensions.
this
end,
assessed
103
(mean
age:
28.57
years)
They
completed
a
series
questionnaires
covering
sociodemographic
information,
post-partum
stress.
Sixty-six
participants
(64.1%)
were
pre-partum
stage,
37
(35.9%)
post-partum.
Health
anxiety
was
unrelated
depression
or
Knowing
being
close
infected
associated
with
higher
anxiety.
Strict
following
safety
recommendations
greater
Postponing
cancelling
routine
medical
check
appointments
observed
among
high
scores.
Higher
illness
severity,
overall
scores,
lower
stress
scores
predicted
those
who
postponed
cancelled
appointments.
Post-partum
stage
larger
number
children
but
not
The
results
are
practical
clinical
importance;
it
appears
that
which
is
say
fear
getting
COVID-19
at
postponing
appointments,
depression.
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Feb. 15, 2021
Abstract
Background
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
affected
many
countries
around
the
world
and
Iran
was
no
exception.
aim
of
this
study
to
evaluate
health
anxiety
Iranian
pregnant
women
during
pandemic.
Methods
In
cross-sectional
study,
300
in
different
trimesters
(
n
=
100
each
trimester)
were
recruited.
A
demographic
questionnaire
Health
Anxiety
Questionnaire
used
collect
data.
Scores
<
27,
27–34
more
than
35
defined
as
low,
moderate
high
anxiety,
respectively.
Due
nationwide
restrictions,
data
collected
through
social
media
groups.
Chi-square
tests,
ANOVA
multiple
linear
regression
analyze
Results
Mean
(SD)
total
scores
22.3
±
9.5,
24.6
9.3
25.4
10.6
first,
second
third
pregnancy,
9,
13
21%
had
severe
Women
trimester
significantly
higher
those
first
p
0.045).
Conclusion
At
time
pandemic,
pregnancy
worried
about
consequences
disease,
but
among
pregnancy.
care
providers
should
pay
attention
mental
times
crises
such
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 17, 2022
Abstract
Young
parents
(aged
16–24
years)
in
the
perinatal
period
are
at
an
increased
risk
of
poor
mental
health
especially
during
COVID-19
pandemic,
due
to
multiple
factors
including
social
and
economic
instability.
related
restrictions
had
profound
implications
for
delivery
care
services
other
support
structures
young
parents.
Investigating
parents’
experiences
their
perceived
challenges
needs,
is
important
inform
good
practice
provide
appropriate
Qualitative
interviews
were
conducted
with
(
n
=
21)
pandemic
United
Kingdom
from
February
–
May
2021.
Data
analysed
using
thematic
analysis.
Three
key
themes
identified
describe
pandemic.
Parents
reported
specific
anxieties
stressors,
worries
around
contracting
virus
feelings
distress
uncertainty
created
by
described
feeling
alone
both
home
antenatal
appointments
highlighted
absence
as
a
major
area
concern.
also
felt
been
disrupted
experienced
difficulties
accessing
online
or
over
phone.
This
study
highlights
potential
impact
on
parents,
wellbeing
they
able
access.
Insights
this
can
offered
families
going
forward.
Specifically,
findings
emphasise
importance
(a)
supporting
appointments,
(b)
providing
early
(c)
finding
ways
facilitate
communication
pathways
between
professionals
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
65(4), P. 287 - 302
Published: June 27, 2022
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
emerged
as
a
global
pandemic
in
March
2020
and
caused
big
crisis,
especially
the
health
crisis.
Pregnant
postpartum
women
experienced
significant
physical,
social,
mental
changes
that
put
them
at
higher
risk
for
several
conditions
during
pandemic.
This
study
aimed
to
report
prevalence
of
depression
pregnant
COVID-19
Eligible
studies
were
identified
using
databases.
Prevalence
analysis
was
conducted
MedCalc
ver.
19.5.1.
systematic
review
metaanalysis
registered
PROSPERO
on
July
12,
2021
with
registration
number
CRD42021266976.
We
included
54
95.326
participants.
The
overall
32.60%
among
rate
(31.49%)
compared
(27.64%).
increased
