AHA resource spotlights COVID-19 maternal and neonatal health
A new AHA resource shares ways hospitals and health systems are caring for mothers and babies during the COVID-19 crisis. The resource examines labor and delivery policies, telehealth options for pre- and postnatal care, breastfeeding, pregnant health care staff and racial disparities. It also features case examples from across the country. AHA plans to periodically update the information.
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