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COVID-19 | Resources

Evidence Based Birth Research Updates (scroll to the bottom)
Aviva Romm - Integrative MD’s Approach (includes perinatal-specific info)
CDC - Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Caring for Newborns
CDC - COVID-19 Main Page
CDC - Use Masks to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 / Types of masks
- We highly recommend KF94 / KN95 masks which can be found easily online. Choose carefully to avoid counterfeits.
- Another effective + protective option is wearing a cloth mask over disposable mask. (“double masking”)
- Any mask(s) you wear should be close-fitting, covering your entire nose + mouth without air gaps around the top, bottom, or sides. Use clips or simply knot the ear loops to create a better seal.

COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy

EBM Midwives are fully vaccinated + get regular COVID-19 PCR testing
Midwives wear N95 masks for visits and births, clients wear masks for visits
COVID-19 screening + temperature checks before visits
Fresh air ventilation and/or HEPA filtration during and in between visits
Tools + surfaces cleaned with medical-grade virucidal disinfectant between visits
Practice precautions adjusted as indicated re: local regulations + infection rates

Let your midwives know immediately if you, someone in your household, or someone you have had close contact display symptoms of or are diagnosed with COVID-19.
Follow masking, shelter-in-place, social distancing, and testing guidelines according to local and state health department orders + guidelines:
Avoid close and/or indoor contact with people outside of your household pod.
Keep indoor activities outside of the home to a minimum, opting only the essential ones (groceries, medical appointments, etc.)
Enjoy the great outdoors! If you’re with people outside of your household, practice proper masking and social distancing.