This report summarizes the activities to date of the NYS COVID-19 Maternity Task Force and presents recommendations to the Governor to promote increased choice and access to safe maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top recommendations include:
- Diversify birthing site options to support patient choice
- Support persons
- Universal testing of pregnant persons
- Ensuring equity
- Messaging and education
- Department of Health will collaborate with academic institutions, regional perinatal centers, and medical organizations to review the impact that COVID-19 has on pregnancy and newborns
Authors: New York State COVID-19 Maternity Task Force
Publication Date: April 2020