Covid-19 updates

Globally, we are in uncharted territory with the emergence of COVID-19 and it’s impact on our way of life.

Throughout the pandemic period women continue to become pregnant and babies continue to be born.

Some pregnant women, with pre-existing health conditions, have been required to shield and self-isolate wherever possible. Some babies still are born premature or sick and need extra care.

Here are links to some guidance about Covid-19 and perinatal care.

Government Advice and Guidance

COVID-19 Information for Pregnant Women and Parent Information for New Born Babies Leaflets

https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://www.sign.ac.uk/scottish-government-clinical-advice/

Guidance for Professionals from NHS and Professional Organisations

https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/a-to-z-of-topics/covid-19/

https://www.staffgovernance.scot.nhs.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/guidance/

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/ and accompanying RCM Briefing (18/02/21)

https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/2020-05-29-restoration-and-recovery—priorities-for-obstetrics-and-gynaecology.pdf

https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/key-topics/covid-19: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/covid-19-guidance-paediatric-services#working-in-neonatal-settings

https://www.bapm.org/pages/182-perinatal-covid-19-resources?delivery=ZGVsMzY1NDg=

https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/infant-feeding-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/

Template Letter for Patients Attending Neonatal Outpatient Clinics, including Infants on Home Oxygen: Currently under review

https://www.resus.org.uk/covid-19-resources

Guidance for Patients / Families from NHS and Patient Organisations

https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-and-newborn-babies

https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-the-coronavirus-vaccine

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/coronavirus-disease-covid-19

https://www.parentclub.scot/topics/health/coronavirus

https://www.parentclub.scot/articles/supporting-your-childs-mental-health-during-coronavirus

Health Scotland / Royal College of Psychiatrists / COSLA / Youth Link / Young Scot. Advice for helping children, young people and their families manage their anxiety about COVID-19 [last revised 24 March 2020]

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/

https://www.bliss.org.uk/parents/support/coronavirus-covid-19-information