Pandemic changes to maternity services : short- and long-term consequences

Elaine Jefford, Virginia Stulz, Julie Jomeen, Lisa Charmer, Glenda Hawley, Deborah Davis

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Abstract

Having a baby is one of the most profound events in a woman and couple's life. For the woman, it is intensely physical as her body responds to the changing hormones and all body systems accommodate her growing fetus. For the couple, it marks a significant change in roles and in the relationship. While practices vary across cultures, as a society we recognize the importance of this event with rites of passage like for example "baby showers." In other words, having a baby is as much social as it is physical.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)114-116
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Childbirth
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2022

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