Guidance for the provision of antenatal services during the COVID-19 pandemic. (2nd May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Richens, Yana; Wilkinson, Meg; Connor, David
• Is Part Of: British journal of midwifery. Volume 28:Number 5(2020)
• Page Start: 324
• Page End: 327
• Publication Date: 2020-05-02
• Subjects: Antenatal services -- Coronavirus -- Guidance -- Midwives; Midwifery -- Periodicals; Women's health services -- Periodicals; Maternity nursing -- Periodicals; 618.2
• DOI: 10.12968/bjom.2020.28.5.324
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-4900

Abstract

Abstract : Novel coronavirus, known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2), is a new strain of coronavirus causing the COVID-19 infection. The incubation period is estimated at 0–14 days (mean 5–6 days). The majority of people with COVID-19 infection have mild symptoms. Typical symptoms include a fever and cough which may progress to a severe pneumonia causing breathing difficulties. Severe symptoms are more likely in people with weakened immune systems, older people and people with long-term conditions. Pregnant women do not appear to be more susceptible to the consequences of an infection with COVID-19 than the general population. Special consideration should be given to pregnant women with concomitant medical illnesses. There is currently no evidence concerning transmission through genital fluids or breastmilk.