Coronavirus & Pregnancy

The current Coronavirus pandemic is ever-evolving and we are learning more every day about SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 and pregnancy. This page is a collection of all the episodes, articles, and resources on this topic. This page will be updated frequently.

Recent Episodes of the Pregnancy Podcast on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy

Overview The severity and spread of COVID-19 drove demand to create vaccines and get them to the public in record time. In the United States,…

COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy

CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST RECENT EPISODE ON THE COVID-19 VACCINE. Overview Historically vaccines have taken a decade or longer to develop and get to…

Social Distancing with Your New Baby

Overview It can be scary to be a parent and be responsible for a baby’s health, safety, and well-being, especially during a global pandemic. Weighing…

5 Tips to Make the Most Out of Every Prenatal Appointment

Overview Midwives and OBGYNs are experts in prenatal care, pregnancy, and birth. They are trained to identify risks, and their goal is to keep you…

Baby Shower Etiquette

Overview When baby showers first became popular over 50 years ago, we didn’t have the internet or baby registries. Gender roles and rules have changed…

Birth Changes for the Foreseeable Future

Overview COVID-19 has caused a lot of changes to birth plans over the past few months and we can expect many of these changes to…

COVID-19 and Breastfeeding

Overview COVID-19 can bring new challenges to breastfeeding. Don’t panic, plan. Get the evidence and guidelines on how COVID-19 can affect breastfeeding, and what precautions…

Trying to Conceive During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Overview In this episode, we are talking about the coronavirus and trying to conceive. Of all the questions I have received on COVID-19, I get…

Coronavirus Update – Limiting Your Risks

Overview More research has been released in the last week about SARS-CoV-2 and pregnancy and birth. This article is focused on the new evidence that…

Coronavirus Update – Changes to Your Prenatal Care & Birth Plan

Overview A lot has happened over the last week since we first discussed the coronavirus on the podcast. Hear the updates on how this pandemic…

Coronavirus and Pregnancy

Overview A big challenge of covering the topic of the coronavirus is to find a balance among taking precautions, getting accurate information, being safe and…

Resources for More Information

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

World Health organization

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Dr. Peter Attia is an excellent resource for additional information and podcasts on the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19

Below are some past episodes of the Pregnancy Podcast that may be helpful right now. These cover topics relating to being sick, things you can do to keep your immune system as healthy as possible, and dealing with changes to your birth plan.