Conclusion
In the cohort of perinatal women with COVID-19, there was a
significantly greater burden on women’s physical health and wellbeing,
in particular there was reduced energy and motivation in women with
SARS-CoV-2. Mental health and psychological status was similar in both
groups, this may reflect that the higher mental health needs are not
linked to infection but rather the social, cultural and health care
environment. High quality of care during a pandemic is possible to
deliver in a maternity setting, irrespective of COVID status.