Birth and the Pandemic: Answers to Common Questions

One expert offers insight

Answers to questions about birth during the pandemic. Bo Stapler, MD is a hospitalist physician trained in internal medicine and pediatrics. He covers many areas of the hospital while caring for adults and children of all ages. Stapler offers some insights to common questions about managing birth during the coronavirus pandemic.

Here’s a sample:

Are pregnant women considered high risk? Studies thus far have suggested that pregnant women with Covid-19 are not at increased risk for complications when compared to the general population. However, some data indicates that pregnant women may indeed be at a higher risk when compared to nonpregnant women of the same age group. Because more studies are needed, the CDC currently includes pregnant women on its list of people who need to take extra precautions to avoid exposure to SARS-CoV-2.

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Off to a Tough Start: Managing Birth During the Covid-19 Pandemic