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September 10, 2025Women Midwives and MidwiferyOpen Access

Pregnancy and Pandemic: Impact of Covid-19 on Maternity Care and Psychosocial Well-Being of Pregnant Women in India

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STSowmya ThotaRRRavi Shankar ReddyIKInderjeet Kaur

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Cross-sectional study highlights rise in anxiety and depression among pregnant women, suggesting need for integrated mental health support.

Key Points

  • 44% of pregnant women reported moderate-to-severe anxiety as a result of the pandemic, indicating a significant mental health impact.
  • 91% of participants experienced high stress levels amid the pandemic, pointing to urgent mental health needs during maternity care.
  • Despite challenges, 87.2% continued attending antenatal check-ups, illustrating resilience in seeking maternal health services.
  • Integration of routine mental health screening in antenatal care is crucial to enhance psychosocial well-being during public health crises.

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Thota et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2427db210217d647a3964https://doi.org/10.36749/wmm.5.2.93-111.2025
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