We are learning so much about novel coronavirus (COVID-19) every day, and want to remind you that we are here to provide the information you need to stay informed, up to date, and prepared. Below are a list of resources that can help you and your family stay safe and healthy. 

Resources for Soon-to-be and New Moms

• 4^th Trimester Project: Coronavirus, COVID-19 for New Moms

• Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: Statement on COVID-19

• American Academy of Pediatrics: Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19

• American Academy of Pediatrics: Providing Care for Infants Born at Home

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding: A Message for Patients

  • Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients Against COVID-19

• Baby's First Test: COVID-19 and Newborn Screening

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

• Georgetown University: How is the Pandemic Changing Perinatal Care?

• Kaiser Family Foundation: Novel Coronavirus: Special Considerations for Pregnant Women

• March of Dimes: Your Birth Plan

• What to Expect

  • Well-Baby Visits During the Coronavirus Outbreak

  • Is COVID-19 Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy?

• World Health Organization: Pregnancy, Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and COVID-19 Infographics 

Resources for Parents with Children with Special Needs

• American Academy of Pediatrics: Information for Families with Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

• American Psychology Association: Advice for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities in the Era of COVID-19

• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Child Development Institute: Supporting Individuals with Autism Through Uncertain Times 

Back To School Resources 

• American Academy of Pediatrics: Guidance for School Re-entry

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  • Schools and Childcare Programs

  • School Decision-Making Tool for Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians

• Center for Parent Information and Resources: Planning for When Workplaces and School Reopen

• Federation for Children with Special Needs: Fall Schools Reopening for 2020-2021

• Florida American Academy of Pediatrics: Back to School Checklist (also available in Spanish)

• Hands & Voices: COVID-19 Resources Webpage for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 

• Lurie Children: Guidance for Return to School for Transplant Families

• Maine Parent Federation: COVID-19: Key Questions to Ask Before Schools Reopen

• National Association for the Deaf: Advocacy Paper for Families Seeking Accessible PreK-12 Education

• Office of Special Education Programs: Continuity of Learning During COVID-19 

• SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

  • Remote Learning Factsheet

  • IEP Fact Sheet

  • Quick Facts on COVID-19 School Reopening Questions (also available in Spanish)

General Information on COVID-19 

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Cleaning Institute: Coronavirus and Cleaning

• Johns Hopkins University and Medicine: Coronavirus Resource Center 

• World Health Organization: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic

• Future Without Violence: Information on COVID-19 For Survivors, Communities, and DV/SA Programs

Stay up to date with your state and local health departments for the latest information in your community. 

Webinars and Podcasts

• Association for Public Health Laboratories: Newborn Screening COVID-19 Challenges and Response Webinar

• American College of Nurse-Midwives: Perspectives on Home Birth and Birth Center Birth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Black Mamas Matter Alliance: Black Maternal Health and the U.S. COVID-19 Response

• Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention: Information for Clinicians Caring for Children and Pregnant Women

• Expecting Health: Coming Together to Support Communities: Supporting Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond 

• Johns Hopkins: Webinar Series on Return to School

• MotherToBaby Podcast: COVID-19 in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding