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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The global COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has severely impacted healthcare systems worldwide.
  • Maternity services, including labor and delivery, face unprecedented challenges due to the ongoing pandemic.
  • The risk of transmission to patients and staff in maternity wards necessitates urgent strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for adapting obstetric care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To propose strategies for minimizing SARS-CoV-2 transmission in labor rooms and maternity wards.
  • To emphasize the importance of protecting healthcare workers in obstetric settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the impact of COVID-19 on obstetric services.
  • Discussion of infection control measures in maternity care.
  • Analysis of healthcare system adaptations for pandemic conditions.

Main Results:

  • Deliveries and cesarean sections cannot be postponed, posing risks in maternity settings.
  • Asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 present a significant transmission risk, especially in resource-limited areas.
  • Effective planning, including segregation of COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patient pathways and staff, is vital.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare systems must implement robust infection control and operational strategies to manage maternity services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Separating COVID-19 positive and negative areas with dedicated staff is essential for patient and staff safety.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical for healthcare workers managing suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases in obstetric settings.