Managing COVID-19 in OBGYN and MFM settings

Critical Summary

• Pregnant women may be at greater risk from complications should they acquire COVID-19, caused by the enveloped virus SARS-CoV-2.
• SARS-CoV-2 can survive on surfaces for days, and one study has reported survival in aerosols for >3 hours.
• It is imperative infection prevention efforts are maximised in the OB/GYN and MFM setting to mitigate transmission risk to pregnant patients.
• Guidance from professional societies provide advice on infection prevention strategies, including ultrasound equipment disinfection, to minimize infection risks.