What to Expect When You Were Not Expecting to Have COVID-19

Abstract

COVID-19 is a new infection that has evolved over the last year. Pregnant women who unknowingly have COVID-19 but are asymptomatic arrive at the hospital expecting to give birth but not expecting to do so in isolation with additional protocols. The purpose of this program was to provide patients with up-to-date evidence-based education about COVID-19 precautions, postpartum care, and care of their newborn. The program also framed accurate expectations of the plan of care for postpartum patients who have a new diagnosis of COVID-19.