Parent organizations’ experiences of the pandemic response in maternity care in thirteen European countries
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We surveyed changes to maternity care services in the first 17 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 13 different European countries, from the perspective of national maternity service (parent) organizations advocating for a human rights approach to maternity services. A qualitative study was conducted in November 2020. An open-question survey was sent to national maternity service (parent) organizations and members of COST Action 18211 in Europe, asking about COVID-19 measures in maternity services (antenatally, intrapartum, postnatally, and overall satisfaction). From the open answers, 16 core issues were extracted. Between February and August 2021, semi-structured interviews with the national representatives of 14 parent member organizations in Europe were conducted, collecting details on overall national situations and changes due to COVID-19 measures. The reported experiences of parent organizations from 13 European countries show wide variations in epidemiological containment measures during the first 17 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Practices differed between facilities, resulting in emotional disquiet and confusion for parent-patients. Most countries maintained antenatal and postnatal care but restricted psychosocial support (antenatal and birth companions, visitors). Organizations from nine countries reported that women had to wear masks during labor, and all but two countries saw separations of mothers and babies. Most parent organizations described a need for more reliable information for new parents. During the pandemic, non-evidence-based practices were (re-) established in many settings, depriving women and families of many factors which evidence has shown to be essential for a positive birthing experience. Based on the findings, we consider the challenges in maternity services and propose a strategy for future crises.
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- Parent organizations’ experiences of the pandemic response in maternity care in thirteen European countries
- Date Crossref
- 22/12/2022
- Éditeur
- European Publishing
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- journal-article
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Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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University of Lisbon Institute of Social Sciences pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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University of Alicante pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Human Rights in Childbirth pays non établi dans la noticeInstitution
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Roda - Parents in Action pays non établi dans la noticeInstitution
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Mother Hood e.V. pays non établi dans la noticeInstitution
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Portuguese Association for the Rights of Women in Pregnancy and Birth pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisation à but non lucratif
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El Parto Es Nuestro pays non établi dans la noticeInstitution
Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Institute of Social Sciences — University of Lisbon et University of Alicante, avec 5 autres affiliations.
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