Childbirth, Puerperium and Abortion Care Protocol during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Alberto Trapani, Laura Rassi Vanhoni, Sheila Koettker Silveira, Alessandra Cristina Marcolin
Abstract
The new coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2, SARS-CoV-2) is a virus that causes a potentially serious respiratory disease that has spread in several countries, reaching humans in all age groups, including pregnant women. The purpose of this protocol is to provide technical and scientific support to Brazilian obstetricians regarding childbirth, postpartum and abortion care during the pandemic.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePandemicCoronavirusAbortionChildbirthCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PregnancyGynecologyObstetricsDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineBiologyGeneticsCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionGlobal Maternal and Child HealthMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum