Women’s experience of pregnancy and birth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how maternity care services are provided worldwide. To contain the virus, many providers reduced the number of face-to-face visits for women. In addition, partner attendance was prohibited in many circumstances to protect staff, and other service users, from potential infection.To explore women's experience of pregnancy and birth in the Republic of Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.A qualitative study with 14...