Open AccessPsychological Stress Due to Covid-19 on Pregnant Women in Post Partal Period
Author(s) -
Abhi Patel,
Swarupa Chakole,
Neha Bhatt
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i58b34225
Subject(s) - covid-19 , pregnancy , medicine , closeness , mental health , quarantine , psychiatry , pandemic , psychology , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , mathematical analysis , mathematics , pathology , biology , genetics
There is no indication that covid-19 has a long-term effect on pregnancy, the mother's psychiatric condition, or the infant's developmental delay. Between May 1st and July 31st 2020, 72 pregnant patients with covid-19 took part in a study that took place in different locations. Since giving birth these woman patients engaged in three-month follow-up surveys. The data was collected from Covid-19 medical history, maternal reports, quarantine questionnaires, mother-baby feeding separation, and assessing the mothers psychiatric illnesses.
While there is no conclusive evidence of vertical transmission of SARS-COV-2, in order to reduce the risk of infection, healthcare professionals and researchers must focus more on the mental health of pregnant women, infant feeding, and closeness to the parents. This will aid in the early development of the new born, reducing stress on the mother.