Obstetrics Changes Caused by Covid-19

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed on all workers in the Italian, European and World National Health System a rapid adaptation in the management of multiple clinical situations. In the obstetric-gynecological area, the care of mothers and newborns has become difficult and full of challenges. The adaptations necessary to ensure good quality obstetric care have concerned the pregnancy management, the recovery of pregnant patients and their children, the labour time and the breastfeeding and puerperal care. The present paper summarizes the impact of COVID-19 on obstetric habits based on scientific evidence and clinical experience in the context of the rapidly evolving regulations promulgated in Italy.