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Coronavirus Infection In Pregnancy

NEW EXPERT GUIDANCE ON COVID AND PREGNANCY – just published

SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy
A detailed review and guide based on the latest available data

Recent reports - recommended reading

COVID-19 and Pregnancy
UPDATED on December 6th 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection in Pregnancy: Information for healthcare professionals – from The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Information for pregnant women and their families on COVID 19 and pregnancy
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have also recently (July 2021) issued comprehensive guidance on COVID 19 for pregnant women and their families, in a helpful questions and answers format.

Reproductive Health in a time of Covid-19
This statement aims to summarize the available emerging evidence relating to COVID-19 and vaccination in pregnancy and in using the combined hormonal contraception (CHC). It is published under the auspices of the International Medical Advisory Panel (IMAP) – an expert advisory panel for the IPPF (The International Planned Parenthood Association)

Pregnancy and COVID: what the data say
Nature News Feature 9th Match 2021

SOGC Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy
A statement issued 5th March 2021 by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

Clinical Guidance

COVID-19 vaccination and pregnant women
A summary of current thinking and expert advice

Preparing an obstetric unit during the COVID-19 epidemic
Peer reviewed description of tested protocols and procedure – latest information - currently in press!

COVID-19 in Neonates – newborn care and management
Peer reviewed description of tested protocols and procedure – latest information - currently in press!

Practical Guidelines for maternal healthcare providers in sub-Saharan Africa
Peer reviewed description of tested protocols and procedure – latest information - currently in press!

NEW Clinical Textbook provides expert guidance on obstetric high dependency and critical care
This completely new expert, multi-author, text includes guidance on airway and ventilator support as well as other key topics

Recommended protocols

Infection of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) – A detailed guide for clinicians in 9 different languages
Indications for the care of the pregnant women and the newborn, including the management of childbirth and considerations for breast feeding. Developed by a group of leading experts based on their practical experience.
Available in: English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, French, Russian and Arabic

Expert Assessment

NEW – July 2020
TESTING, THERAPIES AND VACCINES for COVID-19 A special lecture by Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran
With special addendum updating key information to July 20th

This lecture was first presented at a webinar organised by AOFOG (Asia &Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecolgy)

Obstetrics after COVID-19 - A Masterclass lecture by Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran
* An expert and global review based on the latest findings and published information
May 2020

Global Perspective on COVID-19
* A complete webinar of an expert conference hosted by The Obstetrical and Gynaecology Society of Malaysia

Highly recommended links

The Royal College of Gynecology and Obstetrics

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)

The World Health Organisation

Patient Information

COVID-19 and pregnancy
A 3 minute video providing supportive advice for women

Practical information for pregnant women
A short video sequence from leading specialist