Covid-19: Pregnant women feared partners would be barred from attending birth

Covid-19: Pregnant women feared partners would be barred from attending birth

Partners were never stopped from coming to the birth but there was a lot of rumour. Picture: Pexels

New research shows pregnant women experienced anxiety over unfounded fears their partner would be unable to attend the birth because of Covid-19. 

Some unexpected benefits also emerged, including having their partners around for longer than usual following the birth due to lockdown.

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