LONDON : A study by the University of Essex has found that the Covid-19 pandemic caused a significant spike in anxiety and depression of expectant mothers.
The world saw a sudden surge in pregnancies during the first lockdown. ‘Lockdown babies’ is what these kids are being called.
This study was published in 'BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth'. The study revealed that social support protected against anxiety symptoms associated with the pandemic but highlighted changes to maternity services forced by lockdown and other restrictions likely hit mental health.
It was speculated in the paper, that the removal of appointments and other changes to face-to-face contact may have affected well-being.