Experiences of Midwestern obstetric clinicians during the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to healthcare system changes aimed at minimizing disease transmission that impacted experiences with obstetric healthcare.

Objective: To explore experiences of clinicians providing obstetric care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study Design: Qualitative, in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with five nurse practitioners and 16 obstetrical physicians providing a mix of outpatient and inpatient obstetric care during the COVID-19 pandemic in a mid-sized, Midwestern city in the United States.