ArticleFrontiers in psychiatry2020
An Integrated Approach to Improve Maternal Mental Health and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Crisis.
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- Mindful parenting-A thematic exploration of narratives from Indian mothers.Frontiers in global women's health · 2022Article
- Psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on one-month postpartum mothers in a metropolitan area of Japan.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2021Article
- Maternal Mental Health following Ultrasonographic Detection of Fetal Structural Anomaly in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Perinatal Mental Health Care for Women With Severe Mental Illness During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India-Challenges and Potential Solutions Based on Two Case Reports.Frontiers in global women's health · 2021Article
- The Aftermath: Post-pandemic Psychiatric Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic, a South Korean Perspective.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- Role of Ayurveda and Yoga-Based lifestyle in the COVID-19 pandemic - A narrative review.Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicineReview
- Expected Impacts of COVID-19: Considering Resource-Limited Countries and Vulnerable Population.Frontiers in public healthArticle
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Abstract
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to disruption of normal life across the globe, severely affecting the already vulnerable populations such as the pregnant women. Maternal mental health and well-being is a public health priority and the evidence about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health status of pregnant women is gradually emerging. The findings of the recently published studies suggest that increased risk perception about contracting COVID-19, reduced social support, increase in domestic violence, disruption of antenatal care, and economic consequences of COVID-19 mitigation strategies can lead to adverse mental health outcomes in antenatal period. There is a significant increase in antenatal depression and anxiety since the onset of COVID-19 and social determinants of health (e.g., younger age, lower education, lower income) are associated with these poor outcomes. In this paper, we propose an integrated approach to improve the mental health and well-being of pregnant women. Physical activity and/or mind-body interventions like yoga can be practiced as self-care interventions by pregnant women. Despite social distancing being the current norm, efforts should be made to strengthen social support. Evidence-based interventions for perinatal depression should be integrated within the health system and stepped, collaborative care using non-specialist health workers as key human resource be utilized to improve access to mental health services. Use of digital platforms and smartphone enabled delivery of services has huge potential to further improve the access to care. Most importantly, the COVID-19 related policy guidelines should categorically include maternal mental health and well-being as a priority area.
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