BetterBirth Safe Childbirth Checklist Webinar #4 Tuesday, March 30th from 9am-10am EST The BetterBirth Community of Practice will be hosting four panelists from around the globe to share their lessons learned and best...
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians across the globe are working to provide the continuum of quality obstetric services -- from prenatal, labor and delivery, and postnatal services -- while operating at strained capacity and personal risk.
Amidst increasingly shifting data, Ariadne Labs is working to convene health leaders to develop immediately actionable lessons for clinicians and health systems.
Our work includes developing evidence-based data to guide the ongoing COVID-19 response, including understanding and addressing racial and ethnic disparities. Additionally, we are focused on developing a framework for necessary rebuilding efforts ahead in the area of maternal health, and establishing a dialogue of dignity for pregnant people all over the world.
Resources
COVID-19 and the Momentum for Better Maternal Health Care
This report is intended to provide a road map for health systems leaders to select where to invest in the near term to help bring these systems changes into reality.
Perspectives
News
Wall Street Journal: Covid-19 Is Killing Hundreds of Pregnant Women and Babies in Brazil
Dr. Neel Shah comments on the concerning state of maternal care in Brazil.
Bloomberg CityLab: What the Post-Pandemic Hospital Might Look Like
Dr. Neel Shah featured in Bloomberg on how U.S. health care could emerge from the pandemic with better, more resilient infrastructure and practices.
Consumer Reports: Preparing to Give Birth During the Pandemic
Dr. Neel Shah comments on the challenges faced by pregnant people during COVID-19, and the policies needed for support and safety.
New York Times: Coronavirus May Increase Premature Births, Studies Suggest
Dr. Neel Shah comments on the need to prioritize and protect pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Self: Coronavirus Might Make Black Maternal Mortality Even Worse
Dr. Neel Shah comments on maternal health issues faced by Black women in the wake of COVID-19.
New York Times: Black and Pregnant During Covid
Dr. Neel Shah highlights the maternal health challenges for Black pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.
babycenter: Pregnancy and the coronavirus: Symptoms, social distancing, and staying calm
Dr. Asaf Bitton's social distancing guidance is highlighted by babycenter.
New York Times: Study Raises Concerns for Pregnant Women With the Coronavirus
Dr. Neel Shah comments on new data released on pregnant women hospitalizations during the pandemic.
Roll Call: COVID-19 amplifies racial disparities in maternal health
Neel Shah comments on how COVID-19 has amplified inequities in maternal health
Daily Beast: Are Pregnant Women Safe if They Catch the Coronavirus? New Research Raises Questions.
Neel Shah comments on the uncertainty of how COVID-19 affects maternal and fetal outcomes.
Morning Consult: Medicaid Can Support Growing Families During the Pandemic
Katie Barrett, founding executive director of March for Moms, on the role Medicaid can play in support growing families
Boston Globe: The ‘fourth trimester’ and plight of new mothers during a pandemic
Drs. Rose Molina and Neel Shah comment on the challenges of being a new mother during the COVID-19 pandemic
ProPublica: She Made Every Effort to Avoid COVID-19 While Pregnant.
Dr. Neel Shah comments on the uncertainty of how coronavirus impacts pregnant women
HSPH: Expectant parents, physicians, navigating fast-changing guidance on COVID-19 and pregnancy
A summary of Neel Shah's recent work to help expecting parents, clinicians navigate COVID-19 and pregnancy
WBUR: Major Boston Hospitals Now Require Virus Testing For Pregnant Patients Arriving To Give Birth
Neel Shah speaks to WBUR about Boston hospital policy to test pregnant patients prior to giving birth.
WBUR: Harvard OB-GYN: In Fast-Changing Landscape, Much To Learn About COVID-19 And Pregnancy
Dr. Neel Shah joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the pandemic's affect on pregnancy.
Fatherly: How COVID-19 Complicates Pregnancy — Even if You Don’t Have the Virus
Dr. Neel Shah's perspective on the pandemic's affect on pregnancy printed in Fatherly.
WNYC: New York State Will Allow Birthing Partners In Delivery Rooms Despite Coronavirus Concerns
Dr. Neel Shah spoke with WNYC about the state's decision on birthing partners during the pandemic.
Fatherly: Coronavirus and Kids: Doctors Answer Parents’ COVID-19 Questions
Dr. Shah is among the medical personnel interviewed answering questions about COVID-19 and children.
ProPublica: What Coronavirus Means for Pregnancy and Other Things New and Expecting Mothers Should Know
Neel Shah speaks witth ProPublica about what pregnant women need to know during the pandemic.
