Today, Explained Giving birth in a pandemic
Mar 23, 2020
Julia Belluz, Vox's healthcare reporter, shares her firsthand experience giving birth during the pandemic, highlighting the emotional turmoil and challenges faced by expectant mothers. Dr. Tina Yarrington, a maternal fetal medicine expert, provides crucial insights into the safety of deliveries and the unique risks of COVID-19 on pregnancy. They explore the stark contrast between joy and anxiety, the logistical struggles of maternity care, and the urgent decisions that pregnant women had to make in these unprecedented times.
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Julia's Induction
- Julia Belluz, Vox's healthcare reporter, was pregnant and due to give birth soon.
- She decided to induce labor early due to the escalating COVID-19 cases in Austria.
Rising Inductions
- Inductions and C-sections are becoming more common among pregnant women.
- This is likely due to the pandemic and the desire to avoid giving birth in overwhelmed hospitals.
Hospital Arrival
- Julia and her husband, Axel, drove to the hospital through empty streets.
- Upon arrival, they were screened for COVID-19 symptoms and travel history.