How COVID-19 may impact your prenatal check-ups and childbirth delivery plans

Moms-to-be are concerned about the impacts of the coronavirus on their pregnancy journey, our experts are here to help them navigate pregnancy and childbirth in the era of COVID-19. ObGyn specialists, Drs. Carter, Lindsey and Trudell answer commonly asked questions like is it safe to have a baby shower and are pregnant women at a higher risk of getting coronavirus?

Additional Resources:

• Safety precautions for pregnancy and COVID

• MomDocs: What to expect during pregnancy and childbirth during COVID-19

• COVID-19 and breastfeeding

• Postpartum care for moms

• Advice for masking children

• Five tips to relieve COVID-19 stress

Next Steps:

• Find an OBGYN or specialist

• Find a pediatrician online or by calling the BJC Contact Center at 888.998.5974.

• Download the Kid Care app from St. Louis Children’s Hospital, for guidance on how and when to treat more than 100 pediatric topics.