Information for Women & Families

SMFM's Patient Education Committee has been leading efforts to produce trusted information for pregnant women their and families related to COVID-19. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Kathleen Scogna. Please note that all SMFM Patient Education resources are free and open access; they can be copied and distributed or posted online without asking for permission. 

• NEW COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Infographic (September 1, 2021)

• COVID-19 Vaccination if You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding (English and Spanish) (August 23, 2021). 

• COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy: Get the Facts and Get Vaccinated! An infographic from SMFM (July 30, 2021) in English and Spanish.

• "COVID-19: Changes in Pregnancy and Maternity Care for Women and Their Families," has been translated into Spanish: COVID-19: Cambios en los consejos sobre el cuidado durante el embarazo y la maternidad para mujeres y sus familias (June 26, 2020; updated from an earlier version on April 9, 2020). As we make updates to this document, we will highlight new/different content in yellow.

• COVID-19: Pregnancy and Maternity Care Advice for Women and Their Families (June 26, 2020; updated from an earlier version on April 8, 2020). As we make updates to this document, we will highlight new/different content in yellow.

• A joint, public statement on the safety of birth in hospitals and birth centers (March 30, 2020)

• SMFM partnered with Baby Center to create Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pregnancy FAQs: Medical Experts Answer your Questions (March 17, 2020)