Childbirth, Puerperium and Abortion Care Protocol during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The new coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2, SARS-CoV-2) is a virus that causes a potentially serious respiratory disease that has spread in several countries, reaching humans in all age groups, including pregnant women. The purpose of this protocol is to provide technical and scientific support to Brazilian obstetricians regarding childbirth, postpartum and abortion care during the pandemic.

Resumo

O novo coronavírus (severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2, SARS-CoV-2) é um vírus que causa uma doença respiratória potencialmente grave que se espalhou por vários países, acometendo seres humanos de todas as faixas etárias, incluindo gestantes. O propósito deste protocolo é fornecer apoio técnico e científico aos obstetras brasileiros com relação aos cuidados no parto, pós-parto e aborto durante a pandemia.

Keywords

COVID-19 - pandemic - pregnancy - guidelines

Palavras-chave

covid-19 - pandemia - gravidez - diretrizes

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