A Framework for Protecting Pregnant Women in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic

Dongarwar, Deepa; Ajewole, Veronica B.; Harris, Kiydra; Oduguwa, Emmanuella; Ofili, Theresa U.; Onyenaka, Collins; Arnold, Sade; Broussard, Jorhn; Ishioye, Joan; Marshal, Jasmine; Mayoya, Jamila; Le, Danchau; Fadel, Mouch; Olaleye, Omonike A.; Salihu, Hamisu M.

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, highlighted and compounded problems while posing new challenges for the pregnant population. Although individual organizations have provided disparate information, guidance, and updates on managing the pregnant population during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to develop a collective model that highlights all the best practices needed to protect the pregnant population during the pandemic. To establish a standard for ensuring safety during the pandemic, we present a framework that describes best practices for the management of the pregnant population during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.