Maria Brann
ProfessorDepartment of Communication
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Understanding COVID-19 Birth Stories
This research involves collecting data via focus group discussions, individual interviews, and surveys with women across the country who were pregnant and gave birth during the pandemic. This research explores women’s experiences with health care systems, support networks, and mental health practices and has led to understanding the needs of pregnant, nursing, and child-rearing mothers to provide practical advice to individuals supporting women both personally and professionally. We are currently conducting five-year follow-up interviews with women to learn more about child-rearing practices so that additional information can be gathered to support new mothers as they face new and unique challenges.