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Aim: The recent outbreak of coronavirus has become an extremely significant health issue on a global scale, and its impact on the psychological status of pregnant women is still under investigation. This study aimed to assess the anxiety and depression scores of uncomplicated pregnancies in the age of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Materials and Method: A total of 98 pregnant women were included in the study. The patients were divided into three groups according to the trimesters of pregnancy. The 21-item Beck anxiety and Beck depression scales were completed by all participants. Anxiety and depression scores and the demographic information of the groups were compared. Results: The anxiety level of group 3 was found to be significantly higher than those of groups 2 and groups 1 (p < 0.001). The mean depression score of group 3 was significantly higher than that of group 1. The depression scores of patients from different educational levels were similar; however, it was observed that the higher educational level of patients was significantly correlated with higher anxiety scores (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Our study showed that during COVID-19, the depression and anxiety scores of pregnant women approaching childbirth may be significantly higher than those of women with early pregnancies. The inclusion of psychological support in routine antenatal care for pregnant women in the third trimester should be considered to improve maternal and fetal outcomes.

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