Our partners at the San Francisco Department of Public Health have put together important evidence-based guidance for both providers and pregnant people to considering during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines also reference PTBi's Voices for Birth Justice's COVID Resource Page. Learn more about the guidelines at https://www.sfcdcp.org.
For Pregnant People or Caring for Others Who Are Pregnant
The guidance gives patients and their support people suggestions around:
- Staying home as much as possible and minimizing exposure to COVID-19
- Calling a provider for symptoms of cold or flu
- Talking to providers about prenatal schedules
- Adjusting birth plans
- Reaching out for support for relationship or parenting stress
- Considerations for a Homebirth
For Providers
The guidance gives providers suggestions around:
- Screening for COVID-19
- Supporting COVID-19 prevention efforts
- Best practices for managing a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection
- Considering alternative prenatal care schedules
- Supporting patient’s right to select their delivery setting
