Management of covid-19: a practical guideline for maternal and newborn health care providers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Beatrice Nkolika EzenwaI B FajoluO R AkinajoC C MakweA A OluwoleI E AkaseB B AfolabiV C Ezeaka

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2020)

COVID-19 is a pandemic that is currently ravaging the world. Infection rate is steadily increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women and their infants may suffer severe illnesses due to their lower immunity. This guideline prepares and equips clinicians working in the maternal and newborn sections in the sub-region to manage COVID-19 during pregnancy and childbirth.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
pregnant women
healthcare
pregnancy outcomes
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
birth weight
palliative care
early onset
social media