Pregnancy care during COVID-19

Screen 1: COVID-19: Making your prenatal and postpartum appointments

Screen 2: Prenatal and postpartum care is important for a healthy pregnancy.

Screen 3: Even during COVID-19, do your best to keep appointments with your care provider.

Screen 4: Your care provider may ask to use telehealth for some appointments. This lets you meet with them over a phone or computer.

Screen 5: But some appointments still need to happen in person.

Screen 6: At these visits, your care provider may do blood tests, ultrasounds and check the overall health of you and your baby.

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How to stay healthy during in-person visits:

• Attend your appointment alone.
• Practice social distancing.
• Wash your hands often.
• Wear a mask.

Screen 8: If you have concerns about going to your appointments during COVID-19, contact your health plan today.

Screen 9: https://everypregnancy.com

WOMAN 1: I always wanted to be a mom, so I was thrilled when I found out I was pregnant.

WOMAN 2: I was 17 when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter.

WOMAN 3: For the first few months, I didn't even know how to tell my mom.

WOMAN 1: But then, nothing went as planned. My marriage ended before my son was born and I didn't have anyone to turn to.

WOMAN 2: Suddenly, I was responsible for another person.

WOMAN 1: Even as a nurse, it was hard to accept that I had postpartum depression.

WOMAN 2: Having a baby is exciting, but you need a team. Friends and family are important, but make sure a nurse or a doctor are a major player on your team.

WOMAN 3: I've worked with enough pregnant women to know that prenatal appointments help catch complications, whether you have symptoms or not.

WOMAN 2: Whether this is your first child or you've been down this road before, schedule your prenatal appointment at eight weeks or as soon as you find out you're pregnant. It's essential for your health and your baby's.

WOMAN 3: Your care provider can also help connect you with resources like diaper and healthy food programs.

WOMAN 1: And don't forget your postpartum appointment, it's so important to take care of yourself, too. Check in with your doctor two weeks and six weeks after you give birth to discuss how you're feeling.

WOMAN 2: If you have questions or concerns on how COVID-19 can impact your pregnancy or your appointment schedule, reach out to your doctor or health plan, immediately.

WOMAN 3: Visit everypregnancy.com for resources to answer your questions and help you prepare for a healthy pregnancy.

WOMAN 1: We are here for you.