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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: Combating Isolation to Improve Outcomes
Caitlin Anne Jago1, Sukhbir Sony Singh, Felipe Moretti
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Newborn Care, the Ottawa Hospital, the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Newborn Care, University of Ottawa and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Newborn Care, University of Ottawa, the Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract:
With the current global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, new challenges arise as social distancing and isolation have become the standard for safety. Evidence supports the protective benefits of social connections and support during pregnancy and labor; there are increased maternal, fetal, and pregnancy risks when pregnant and laboring women lack support. As health care professionals take appropriate precautions to protect patients and themselves from infection, there must be a balance to ensure that we do not neglect the importance of social and emotional support during important milestones such as pregnancy and childbirth. Resources are available to help pregnant women, and technology represents an opportunity for innovation in providing care.
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