The Role of Midwife Support in Reducing Pregnant Women’s Anxiety during Antenatal Care in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

During the Covid-19 pandemic, pregnant women experienced increased psychological distress, particularly anxiety related to antenatal visits. One of the primary protective factors known to reduce anxiety is professional support from midwives. This literature review aims to identify the role of midwife support in reducing pregnant women’s anxiety during antenatal care amid the pandemic. A systematic literature review method was used by analyzing two major databases Google Scholar and PubMed. From a total of 198,452 articles screened, 12 studies met the inclusion criteria: 7 from Google Scholar and 5 from PubMed. The included studies consisted of correlational designs, quasi-experiments, and cross-sectional surveys. Findings indicate that midwife support significantly influences anxiety reduction, especially through emotional communication, health education, and continuity of care. The conclusion drawn is that midwife support plays a crucial role in reducing pregnant women’s anxiety during antenatal care throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.