"The pandemic, which struck the nation with force in March, had a major impact on expectant mothers’ access to prenatal care, according to the study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, with support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.
Among the findings:
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1 in 4 women missed a prenatal visit.
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48% of women shifted their prenatal appointments to virtual visits.
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53% reported they couldn’t have a partner or relative with them in the delivery room because of visitation restrictions.
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15% delivered their baby at home."
Read more about these changes here.
"The pandemic, which struck the nation with force in March, had a major impact on expectant mothers’ access to prenatal care, according to the study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, with support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.
Among the findings:
-
1 in 4 women missed a prenatal visit.
-
48% of women shifted their prenatal appointments to virtual visits.
-
53% reported they couldn’t have a partner or relative with them in the delivery room because of visitation restrictions.
-
15% delivered their baby at home."
Read more about these changes here.
