Updated FAQ’s from ACOG: Care for OB and GYN Patients During COVID-19

ACOG has UPDATED a series of FAQs and resources for healthcare providers and their practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ACOG has UPDATED a series of FAQs and resources for healthcare providers and their practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. We recommend that you review the information provided at the following links to remain as up to date with the information provided by your professional organization.

Topics addressed/updated are:

  • When an obstetric provider with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 can return to work.
  • PPE health care professionals should wear to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.
  • Considerations for resuming routinely recommended obstetric care schedules and services.
  • Criteria for discontinuation of transmission-based precautions for previously COVID-19 positive patients.
  • Mask or cloth facial covering for pregnant patients.
  • Screening for intimate partner violence and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Helping pregnant and postpartum patients manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Visitation rule modification during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Key factors in consideration or application of universal diagnostic testing in labor and delivery.
  • Counseling of pregnant patients regarding the safety of working in the non-healthcare environment.
  • Modification of prenatal care delivery to decrease the risk of COVID-19 spread and exposure.

The gynecology FAQs include:

  • Information on how abortion care can be optimized.
  • Issues to be considered in the resumption of comprehensive women’s health care.
  • Association of COVID-19 with hyper-coagulation and how it affects counseling for the use of estrogen-containing medication.