"Never let a good crisis go to waste": Positives from disrupted maternity care in Australia during COVID-19.

The survey questions asked only about positive experiences, so women who had only negative experiences may not be represented. Responses that did not address the aim, including those that said there were no positives, were removed before analysis. No demographic data were available for each respondent, so it is unclear whether results differ by age, income, birth order, location, care model or state. Only women who spoke English and had internet access were included, so culturally and linguistically diverse communities may be underrepresented. Findings are themes from self-reported open-ended comments, not evidence that any change improves outcomes. The analysed data are women's survey responses, although the title mentions midwives.

The authors declared no competing financial interests or personal relationships. Funding came from Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise through a Maternal, Newborn, Women's CAG grant.

Do not read these themes as proof that visitor restrictions or telehealth improve maternity outcomes. The survey asked only about positives, and responses that did not address the aim were removed, so the sample is not representative.