Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on midwifery-led service provision in the United Kingdom in 2020-21: Findings of three national surveys

CONCLUSIONS: The pandemic led to increased centralisation of maternity care and the disruption of midwifery-led services, especially in the first wave. Further research should focus on the reasons behind closures, the regional variation and the impact on maternity care experience and outcomes.PMID:35709677 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2022.103390

Source: Midwifery - June 16, 2022 Category: Midwifery Authors: Lia Brigante Alessandra Morelli Mervi Jokinen Rachel Plachcinski Rachel Rowe Source Type: research