Why does COVID-19 matter to a pregnant woman?
Because you are at higher risk of adverse health outcomes, such as need for hospitalization, need for ICU admission, need for use of a ventilator, and risk of death.
Because your fetus may be at risk for preterm birth if you get a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy.
Because COVID-19 is dangerous to the people around you.
Throughout our whole pregnancy, we check our pregnancy apps weekly to learn about the changes to our bodies and our babies. We buy books on what to expect. We talk with friends and join mom groups. We take classes to prepare us for labor (can we ever be really prepared for labor?). Sadly, postpartum is something that we are ill-prepared to face.
Did you know that if you are sexually active and not using birth control, you’re about 85% likely to become pregnant within a year? Choosing the right birth control method can be overwhelming but it is important to be familiar with all of your options. If you are interested in a long-acting reversible method of contraception (LARC) like Nexplanon or an IUD, then please reference “Let’s Talk Birth Control: Part One”. If you are interested in an alternative method, we will discuss your options below.
Did you know that if you are sexually active and not using birth control, you’re about 85% likely to become pregnant within a year? Choosing the right birth control method can be overwhelming but it is important to be familiar with all of your options.
