As a program of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), WPSI follows all ACOG guidance regarding COVID-19. ACOG is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. ACOG has developed a series of COVID-19 FAQs for obstetrician–gynecologists. The initial FAQ addresses topics such as staffing and resources and prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum management. ACOG has also developed a series of COVID-19 FAQs for women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. More FAQ’s will be added as they are developed. Cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the United States and person-to person spread of COVID-19 has also been seen among close contacts of returned travelers from various parts of the world. Community spread COVID-19 has been reported in several states
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is following guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization regarding the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19. We encourage our members and partner organizations to visit the websites below daily for more information about what you need to know to protect you and your loved ones during this time.
- CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- WHO: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
For information from ACOG and our partner organizations, see the links below:
- ACOG: https://www.acog.org/topics/covid-19
ACOG’s dedicated page for information on the coronavirus pandemic, including our latest practice guidance: Advisory on Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and an algorithm to aid practitioners in assessing and managing pregnant women with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 - ACP: https://www.acponline.org/
- AAFP: https://www.aafp.org/home.html
- NPWH: https://www.npwh.org/