COVID-19 Pandemic: Adaptation in Antenatal Care for Better Pregnancy Outcomes

Uwambaye, Peace; Nyiringango, Gerard; Musabwasoni, Marie Grace Sandra; Husain, Ali; Nessa, Kamrun

doi:10.3389/fgwh.2020.599327

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“…Preterm birth occurs at ~10% of births worldwide and is associated with significant mortality, acute morbidity and long-term neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral consequences. Razzaque et al advocated the importance of antenatal care visits for maternal and fetal health with regular consultation with a health professional throughout the pregnancy for mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infection ( 21 ). We fully agree in view of recent reports on adverse neonatal outcomes in maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection.…”

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Different Associative Relationships of City Lockdown With Preterm Births in Three Cities – An Ecological Study

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In 2020, the global spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (also known as COVID-19) has led to pandemic health issues with significant changes in individual and community practices. Preterm birth could be one of the risks in pregnant mothers who are infected by the SARS-CoV-2. Preterm births contribute upto 10% of all births and incur significant impact on the child health and cost to the health care system. However, the association of city lockdown during COVID-19 pandemic with the rate of preterm births is unclear. In a cohort study, we examined the association of city lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic with the births at different gestations in three different cities. Compared with the pre-pandemic epoch, the associative relationships ranged from a decrease in all births, all births across all preterm gestations and to preterm births in moderately and late preterm gestations. We concluded that there were variable associative relationships of city lockdown during COVID-19 pandemic with preterm births. This could be related to the differences in health, societal and cultural factors, which will inspire further studies in this area.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Different Associative Relationships of City Lockdown With Preterm Births in Three Cities – An Ecological Study

2021

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“…These restrictions impacted the access to and availability of antenatal care (ANC) and classes for pregnant women [ 3 , 4 ]. But within these restrictions, pregnant women still had the right to access ANC services, support, education, and childbirth assistance [ 5 ].…”

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“…Classes for pregnant women can also be offered through adaptations and innovations including telehealth or running the classes online [ 11 ]. Pregnant women with good knowledge regarding the condition of their pregnancy can minimize any maternal and neonatal problems [ 5 ].…”

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Self-Fetal Wellbeing Monitoring and Ante-Natal Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Descriptive Study among Pregnant Women in Indonesia

Widiasih

Hidayat

Zakaria

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Pregnant women are expected to have a high level of awareness when it comes to checking their fetal health and ensuring their welfare. This study explored the experiences of pregnant women in Indonesia who were monitoring their fetal wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitativedescriptive study design with a constructivist paradigm was used. Twenty-two pregnant women were recruited and participated in a semi-structured interview. Analysis of the transcribed interviews used a content, thematic and comparative process. Three themes emerged from the analysis: feelingsand responses, changes to the ante natal care service during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fetal wellbeing monitoring, tools, and methods used. Advice on how pregnant women should conduct fetal wellbeing monitoring during COVID-19 is urgently needed. The results of this study indicate there is a need for interventions to help pregnant women carry out self-fetal wellbeing monitoring in times where they have fewer contacts with health professionals such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…Added to the fear of contracting the virus in a pandemic such as COVID-19 are the significant changes to our daily lives as our movements are restricted in support of efforts to contain and slow down the spread of the virus. Faced with new realities of working from home, temporary unemployment, home-schooling of children, and lack of physical contact with other family members, friends, and colleagues, we must look after our mental, as well as our physical, health (Uwambaye et al, 2020). In this situation, it was very important to explore the mental health of individuals especially women in pregnancy who can suffer from more severe mental health problems and can affect ANC visits that directly related to maternal & child health (Kotlar, Gerson, Petrillo, Langer, & Tiemeier, 2021).…”

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“…Moreover, antenatal depression is a significant predictor of postnatal depression. ANC consultations are helpful to promote a healthy lifestyle by educating mothers about the good sources of nutritious food, early diagnosis, treatment of pre-existing illness, counselling, and provide support to women who encounter domestic violence (Uwambaye et al, 2020).…”

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Prevalence of Depression and Its Associated Factors During 2nd Wave of Covid-19 Among Pregnant Women in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore

Ahsan

Saleem

Akhtar

et al. 2021

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Purpose of the study: Antenatal depression is a significant predictor for postnatal depression, and pregnant women with depressive symptoms have an increased risk of frequent non-scheduled medical and emergency visits. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the antenatal depression and its related factors and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the frequency of antenatal visits. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2020 with 220 pregnant women from the Gynae Outpatient Department at the Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore. Women aged 18–45 years with no pregnancy-related complications were included. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 tool was used to screen for antenatal depression, and a self-structured questionnaire was developed to explore depression-related factors. Main Findings: Antenatal depression prevalence was found very high among pregnant women during the second wave of Covid-19 and pandemic did not affect regular antenatal visits of women. Applications of this study: Mental disorders are associated with several individuals and societal factors, including feelings of insecurity and hopelessness, exposure to violence, physical ill health, and rapid social change. The existing pandemic situation, working from home, temporary unemployment, home-schooling of children, lack of contact and social support, it is important to look after mental and physical health especially women in pregnancy who can suffer from more severe mental health problems and can affect ANC visits that directly related to maternal and child health. Novelty/Originality of this study: Depression in pregnancy is associated with severe complications and prevents patients from taking an active role in their healthcare. Women with depressive symptoms have an increased risk of frequent non-scheduled antenatal care (ANC) visits and emergency healthcare visits for pregnancy-related emergencies especially in the 2nd wave of COVID-19. It was very important to study the factors related to antenatal depression during this pandemic. Counselling and awareness may improve the physical and mental health of pregnant women.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Adaptation in Antenatal Care for Better Pregnancy Outcomes

Cited by 21 publications

References 62 publications

COVID-19 Pandemic: Different Associative Relationships of City Lockdown With Preterm Births in Three Cities – An Ecological Study

COVID-19 Pandemic: Different Associative Relationships of City Lockdown With Preterm Births in Three Cities – An Ecological Study

Self-Fetal Wellbeing Monitoring and Ante-Natal Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Descriptive Study among Pregnant Women in Indonesia

Prevalence of Depression and Its Associated Factors During 2nd Wave of Covid-19 Among Pregnant Women in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore

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