Getting Pregnant

Getting Pregnant - or not -
During the Time of Coronavirus

During this time of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, people have questions about whether
or not they should get pregnant. Presently, there’s limited evidence available regarding mother-to-
fetus transmission, transmission during delivery, and transmission during breastfeeding. We are
learning more daily about if and how mothers with COVID-19 pass the virus to their children in the
womb and/ or through breastmilk. It is currently thought that it is very unlikely that COVID-19
causes birth defects. There is some evidence that pregnant women are more likely to get the
coronavirus.
Contraceptives
At the current time, contraceptive care is considered by many providers to be a medical necessity.
For people that would like to prevent pregnancy, contact your health care provider to make a plan for
getting what you need. If you are unsure of your contraceptive options, www.bedsider.org provides
information on the range of contraceptives available. While many clinics are turning to telehealth
options, they are prioritizing contraceptive services. If your clinic is unable to help you, continue to
reach out to other practices or providers in your community.
For those that would like to try to become pregnant, contact your provider for removal of any long
acting reversible contraceptives, including IUDs or Nexplanon. The American Society for
Reproductive Medicine has issued recommendations on fertility treatment during the pandemic that
includes the suspension of new treatment cycles. Reach out to your provider to learn about your
clinic’s plan related to fertility treatments.
Preconception Health Matters:

As new information is continually becoming available and the sample sizes are small, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is not able to provide recommendations related to
delaying pregnancy. The CDC does continue to emphasize the importance of several actions that
people can take before they get pregnant to improve their health and the health of their future baby.
Both partners need to take steps to have a healthy baby. Many providers are able to offer
telemedicine visits which may be a way to discuss your preconception questions in further detail.
Stop smoking cigarettes, vaping and Marijuana use is not recommended.

Take a multivitamin with
use of nicotine products. Need help? Other substances and drugs are also
400mcg of folic acid every day.
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. not recommended.
Stop drinking alcoholic beverages, Call your provider and learn how you can be tested if you think
including beer, wine, liquor. you might have a sexually transmitted infection.
If you have a chronic condition, please call your health care provider to talk with them about getting
pregnant. It is important that your conditions are well controlled and that you and your provider are
working together to help you be healthy.
If you are taking medicine, call your health care provider and talk about whether or not it is safe to
take during pregnancy. Do not stop taking a medicine without talking to a provider.
Talk with your partner. Healthy relationships are

Your mental health matters. If you are struggling important when forming a family. If you don’t feel safe in
now with high anxiety, depression, and/or other your relationship, especially during this time of spending
conditions, get help. There are new options for long periods of time together, the National Domestic
getting support through telehealth. This is a Violence Hotline has many resources that you may find
stressful time for many people, and it can be helpful. The hotline phone number is 1-800-799-7233 or
especially hard for people who already struggle 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). If you are unable to speak safely,
with anxiety and depression. you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
Getting Pregnant - or not -
During the Time of Coronavirus
Other considerations
This is a stressful time. It can be extra hard to change behaviors that help
you cope. Relationships with partners can become strained and, in some
cases, unsafe. Access to early prenatal care is important and should be
accessible during this time. However, public health experts are
recommending avoiding unnecessary medical visits. Therefore, some
people may want to delay conceiving until the risk of exposure when
attending visits is lower. Trying to conceive may also give you hope and
excitement for the future. Everyone’s decision is unique to them.
Resources
Click here for preconception health information from the CDC.
Click here for preconception health information from the CDC for men.
Click here for coronavirus Information from the CDC.
Click here for coronavirus information from the World Health Organization
(WHO).
Click here for the HRSA clinic locator tool to find a health clinic near you.
Click here to find a family planning clinic near you.
Go to ShowYourLoveToday.com for tips and resources to support

your preconception health!
ABOUT HRSA IM CoIIN PRECONCEPTION PROJECT: This project is supported by the Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) under grant number UF3MC31239-Providing Support For The Collaborative Improvement and
Innovation Network (CoIIN) To Reduce Infant Mortality. The grant amount totals $1,494,993. This
information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official
position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
Updated March 30, 2020 | Details: BeforeandBeyond.org

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During the Time of Coronavirus

Preconception Health Matters:

Stop smoking cigarettes, vaping and Marijuana use is not recommended.

Talk with your partner. Healthy relationships are

Click here for preconception health information from the CDC.

Click here for coronavirus Information from the CDC.

Click here to find a family planning clinic near you.

Go to ShowYourLoveToday.com for tips and resources to support

Updated March 30, 2020 | Details: BeforeandBeyond.org

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