When SARS-CoV-2 emerged in 2020, clinicians faced an urgent question: could a pregnant person pass the virus to a fetus before birth? The concern was…
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Vertical Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: What We Know So Far
Breastfeeding guidance when COVID-19 is suspected or confirmed
A suspected or confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis can make feeding decisions feel urgent and confusing. Mothers may worry that close contact will infect their…
Maternal Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pregnancy and the period after birth can bring intense emotional changes even in stable circumstances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, mothers and birthing…
Building Resilient Neonatal Intensive Care Readiness
Neonatal intensive care units operate at the intersection of extreme clinical vulnerability and constant operational pressure. Premature infants, newborns with…
High-Risk Pregnancy Care When Distance Becomes Necessary
High-risk pregnancy requires careful monitoring, rapid communication, and dependable access to specialist care. Conditions such as preeclampsia, diabetes,…
Telemedicine In Perinatal Care During A Rapid Pandemic Shift
Telemedicine in perinatal care moved from a developing possibility to an essential clinical service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitals, maternity clinics,…
When a Pandemic Rewrites Perinatal Scientific Exchange
International perinatal conferences are more than calendar events. They are places where obstetricians, neonatologists, midwives, researchers, nurses,…
Lessons From the FAOPS 2020 Cancellation During COVID-19
The cancellation of FAOPS 2020 in April 2020 was an early and consequential example of how the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted international scientific exchange.…
