How the coronavirus affects pregnancy and childbirth

With COVID-19 still infecting people, what are the risks of pregnancy and childbirth? Little can be more exciting than the arrival of a newborn, even though it naturally comes with its anxieties, particularly for first time parents. However, those anxieties have been added to for those welcoming a baby into a world ravaged by coronavirus. With health systems overstretched, movement restricted and limited data available, many expectant mothers are feeling the strain.

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