International journal of nursing practice · 2026
Maternity Care Experiences Among Birthing Women in Two European-Region Countries During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study.
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Artzi-Medvedik Rada, Hadjigeorgiou Eleni, Kolokotroni Ourania, Middleton Nicos, Valente Emanuelle Pessa, Lazzerini Marzia, Mariani Ilaria, Azulay Chertok Ilana R, IMAgiNE EURO Study Group
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BACKGROUND: Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a lack of consensus regarding maternity care infection mitigation practices, including maternal-infant separation when COVID-19 was suspected or confirmed, partner presence and breastfeeding.
AIM: To gain insight into the perceived maternity care and birth experiences of women during and following the COVID-19 pandemic in two neighbouring WHO European-Region countries.
METHODS: Qualitative content analysis was conducted using the text responses to open-ended questions in an online survey regarding hospital-based maternity care experiences of 157 women who gave birth between 2020-2023 in Cyprus and Israel.
FINDINGS: Three common themes of women's experiences and perceptions in both countries were identified: COVID-19 shaped maternity care context; professional atmosphere of the birth experience; and professionalism of breastfeeding support. Women feared infection, faced restricted partner presence, were separated from their infants, experienced unprofessional communication and received limited breastfeeding support.
CONCLUSION: The findings highlight that challenges were amplified during the pandemic, underscoring the urgency for healthcare providers and policymakers to address these concerns. Findings can inform improvement of post-pandemic maternity care to enhance birth experiences and guide emergency preparedness, protecting the needs and rights of birthing women, including permitting a companion of choice, reducing maternal-infant separation and providing early breastfeeding support.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinical Trials NCT04847336.
AIM: To gain insight into the perceived maternity care and birth experiences of women during and following the COVID-19 pandemic in two neighbouring WHO European-Region countries.
METHODS: Qualitative content analysis was conducted using the text responses to open-ended questions in an online survey regarding hospital-based maternity care experiences of 157 women who gave birth between 2020-2023 in Cyprus and Israel.
FINDINGS: Three common themes of women's experiences and perceptions in both countries were identified: COVID-19 shaped maternity care context; professional atmosphere of the birth experience; and professionalism of breastfeeding support. Women feared infection, faced restricted partner presence, were separated from their infants, experienced unprofessional communication and received limited breastfeeding support.
CONCLUSION: The findings highlight that challenges were amplified during the pandemic, underscoring the urgency for healthcare providers and policymakers to address these concerns. Findings can inform improvement of post-pandemic maternity care to enhance birth experiences and guide emergency preparedness, protecting the needs and rights of birthing women, including permitting a companion of choice, reducing maternal-infant separation and providing early breastfeeding support.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinical Trials NCT04847336.