Researchers from Aberdeen and Dundee universities interviewed about 3,000 people and maternity staff.
Some pregnant women suffered additional stress under Covid restrictions due to not having their partners present at appointments, a study has found.
After giving birth, 73% of the women interviewed said they should have been able to have their partner or a supportive person with them more often in the postnatal ward.Researchers said many respondents noted that restrictions around partners being with them after the birth had felt excessive, and the rationale for the restrictions not well communicated.
Some participants commented on some midwives in particular going "out of their way" to provide personalised support to women.
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