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UPDATE ON COVID-19 & MATERNAL HEALTH

March 27, 2020

SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN LABOR DURING COVID-19

COVID-19 is having significant impact on labor and delivery practices and policies, with some hospitals restricting visitors and support people in an effort to protect women and their infants. This is a quickly-evolving issue; here are some thoughts and position statements as of Friday, March 27.

American College of Nurse Midwives position statement
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses position statement
DONA International toolkit for doulas
Reproductive psychiatrists from New York City share their thoughts.
Article from in The New York Times
Article in Scientific American

TWO STUDIES RELATED TO COVID-19 AND PREGNANCY

PRIORITY: Pregnancy Coronavirus Outcomes Registry

Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco have launched a nationwide study of pregnant or recently pregnant women who are either under investigation for or have been confirmed to have COVID-19.

MotherToBaby: COVID-19 in Pregnancy Study

MotherToBaby and OTIS (Organization of Teratology Information Specialists) have launched a study to examine the short and long-term effects of COVID-19 in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

THE BEST SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The Centers for Disease Control Website
The CDC website is accurate, up-to-date, easy to understand and navigate.

Important pages on the CDC WEBSITE include:

COVID-19 and pregnancy (for healthcare providers)
Pregnancy and breastfeeding (for mothers and families)
Managing stress and anxiety
Inpatient obstetric care management

By going straight to the CDC website, you can bypass the main CORONAVIRUS webpage, which basically just provides links to the CDC.

The one important link from the main page is to FEMA’s Rumor Control page.

American Psychiatric Association

Provides timely and authoritative resources for psychiatrists, families, and healthcare and community leaders.

American Psychological Association

Offers resources for preparedness and safety, along with info for practitioners, educators, caregivers.

Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Provides daily updates with blog posts, videos, and suggestions for managing anxiety during COVID-19.

Drug Enforcement Administration

Has created new guidance for the prescription of controlled substances via telemedicine.

Mental Health America

Lists great information about tools, webinars, workshops — along with specific resources for teens, parents, elders, LGBTQ+, and veterans.

March of Dimes

Offers information specifically for moms (including pregnant women) and babies.

Learn about the MoD’s Mom & Baby COVID-19 Intervention and Support Fund.

MotherToBaby

Provides a fact-sheet for COVID-19 during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Has launched the first

study examining the impact of COVID-19 during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Provides guidance and resources for states, communities, providers, and individuals.