Campaigners who carried out the study called the figures ‘deeply concerningThe damage that Covid restrictions have had on the mental health of pregnant women and new mums has been laid bare in a landmark survey. Nine in ten said virus curbs are damaging their mental wellbeing, with 97 per cent saying lockdown had increased their anxiety around childbirth. The Mail on Sunday has been pushing to end the trauma of women going through labour and scans alone. The study into mental health was carried out by campaign group Pregnant then Screwed. Medical research has repeatedly demonstrated the link between stress in pregnancy and post natal depression, as well as health issues for a growing baby.’

Source: Daily Mail November 15, 2020 03:02 UTC