The aim was to examine the psychological effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on
pregnant women, as well as the factors influencing these effects. The study design was
cross-sectional and the participants were 200 pregnant women. The first group called the
Pandemic Group (PG) included 100 women who were evaluated with psychological
assessment instruments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The second group titled Pre-
Pandemic Group (PPG) consisted of 100 women who were evaluated prior to the pandemic …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has meant significant precautions and changes in
delivering healthcare services. The aim of the study was to explore the lifestyle changes of
pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Romania, the changes in prenatal care
and delivery during the pandemic and the psychological impact on women and to determine
how healthcare providers can help them to overcome this period. Methods: A cross-sectional
survey was conducted anonymously and distributed among pregnancy-related groups from …