The delivery at Danderyd's hospital has taken over some of the anesthesia's work and also lent doctors and premises to the extended intensive care unit and other covid-19 departments, says Sophia Brismar Wendel, chief physician at the delivery at Danderyd's hospital.
- It is definitely different and we are affected by the situation, but we try to meet everyone's needs and we prioritize the medical needs, says Sophia Brismar Wendel.
"Needed to ration out what I asked for help with"AnnaKlara Lindgren felt that the staff was understaffed and stressed.
- If I asked for help on two things I only got help with one so I started rationing what I asked for help with. It was as if they were expected to do both their regular job and what one or other could help with.
AnnaKlara Lindgren also felt that the medical needs were not being met because the premises were not adapted.
- I had no bedside table so could not have a glass of water next to me and it was important to drink because I had low blood pressure. Because of the risk of infection, I would actually shower after every toilet visit, but I basically could not walk and never shower.
"Will be much like usual"Katarina Tötterman will give birth to children in a few weeks. She feels worry about both the birth and how the care will cope with this.
- I'm trying to prepare for my partner not to be on BB and it feels sad especially for his part who misses the first days of his child's life. Then of course I'm worried that he won't be able to attend the birth either and it feels like something you don't want to go through yourself, ”she says.
Sophia Brismar Wendel still wants to calm pregnant women who will soon give birth.
- It will be much like usual, you have to bring your partner with you at birth and give birth to children. The difference is that you are asked to go home if you can and then you get support and help when you are at home.