COVID-19 Clinical Guidelines–Women's Health
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination in pregnancy: information for healthcare professionals. Version 1.0
Date: 2021 Jun 30
Developer: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
Guideline Focus
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy
Patient Population
Pregnant women
Major Interventions
- Eligibility, choice, and timing of vaccination
- Considerations for breastfeeding women and those considering a pregnancy or fertility treatment
- Patient counseling and informed decision making
Management considerations for pregnant patients with COVID-19
Date: 2021 Jan 7
Developer: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM)
Guideline Focus
Management of pregnant patients with COVID-19
Patient Population
Pregnant patients with COVID-19
Major Interventions
- Identification of disease severity and principles of inpatient and outpatient care
- Management of severe disease, including algorithm for intensive care admission and treatment options
- Timing of delivery and other obstetrical considerations
- Postpartum care considerations
Provider considerations for engaging in COVID-19 vaccine counseling with pregnant and lactating patients
Date: 2021 Dec 20
Developer: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM)
Guideline Focus
Engaging in COVID-19 vaccine counseling with pregnant and lactating patients
Patient Population
Pregnant and lactating patients
Major Interventions
- Discussion of benefits and risks of vaccination and disease to the patient and fetus
- Vaccine mechanism, administration, efficacy, and boosters
- Available safety data for vaccination in pregnancy
- Postvaccination side effects and allergic reactions, including heparin avoidance
- Considerations for those with an underlying condition