Pregnant women across the United States are wondering how COVID-19 could affect them and their babies. They also want to know how health professionals are making sure they stay safe and healthy. To get some answers, Yahoo News spoke to Dr. Lance Bruck, chairman of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology
“As of today, what we know about COVID-19 and pregnancy, unfortunately, is very little. We do not believe and will not have any special recommendations for women in pregnancy that are really any different than what the current CDC state and local authorities are telling everyone to do.”
Research is underway to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women, but so far there is no evidence suggesting that they are at higher risk of severe illness than the general population. Physicians and hospitals across the country have also put into effect new guidelines for the safety of all patients, visitors and their staff. These vary from hospital to hospital and are changing day to day.
If a woman goes into labor, hospitals and clinics are limiting the number of people in the delivery room. At Jersey City Medical Center, where Bruck practices, maternity and labor and delivery units are allowing just one person to accompany the mom. Other hospital systems like the NewYork-Presbyterian are taking more strict measures and banning all visitors, including partners.
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