TABLE 4.

Effect of COVID‐19 on peripartum women.

	Subcategory	Thought	Emotion	Behavior
Category 1 Psychological effects	Fear of getting infection	‐Increased thought related to contamination ‐Most dangerous place is hospital ‐Anyone can be potentially infectious ‐Anything from outside home is contaminated	Fear Worry Guilt Frustration	‐Increased hand washing ‐Avoid visiting the hospital for prenatal check‐ups ‐Resort to early maternity leave ‐Avoid public transport and people
	Fear about new‐born baby getting infected	‐All might not be stringently following preventive measures ‐Misinterpretation of minor common ailments as infection	Fear Suspicion Irritability	‐Avoid going to park for walking/exercise ‐Excessive washing or sanitizing ‐Avoid social gatherings ‐Avoid services of domestic help ‐Stopped reading newspaper ‐Stopped services of washerman/driver ‐Not allowing any help for baby care ‐Repetitive behavior in terms of checking the temperature of both baby and self
	Fear and Anxiety due to inadequate prenatal services	‐Increased thoughts related to COVID‐19 negative effect on pregnancy and baby ‐Minimal prenatal visits can be detrimental for pregnancy	Sad Depressed	‐Resort to Google for information
	Fear of social stigma if infected	All will socially boycott me. Nobody will be spared	Fear Sad distressed Frustration	Taking more precautions Avoid watching the news and reading messages related to COVID−19 Avoid any discussion about COVID‐19 Information with family members
Category 2 Social effects	Anxiety due to financial issues	‐Thought related to a financial source	Helplessness	Stop working or searching for online jobs.
	Anxiety due to changed lifestyle (diet, exercise, and nutrition)	‐Lifestyle changes are required or not	Uneasiness Confusion	Cut down physical exercises ‐Taking more precautions while choosing foods and nutrition ‐Avoid a non‐vegetarian diet
	Lack of support	‐Support from others during labor pain ‐Support after delivery to take care of a baby	Frustration Loneliness	‐Start to taking responsibilities for baby care and other household chores ‐Showing irritability towards family members
	Less/decrease interaction and involvement	Any social gathering can be harmful	Boredom	Keep themselves at home ‐Keep restriction on social life (no celebration of festivals, going to malls or crowded markets)
	Lack of motivation and interest	‐Decrease interest in activities ‐Increased negative thoughts ‐God's way to punish mankind	Fear Sadness Hopelessness Guilt	‐Poor self‐care ‐Decline in physical activity ‐Disturbed sleep‐wake cycle ‐Increased praying
Category 3 Coping Strategies	Self‐motivation Engage in pleasurable activities and family time			‐Spending quality time with family ‐Increased indulgence in hobbies