Comparison of clinical practice guidelines for the management of
pregnant women with COVID-19 infection: a review
Abstract
Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory
coronavirus-2 and has resulted in an unprecedented global pandemic. The
adaptations of pregnancy often predispose pregnant women to a more
severe course of respiratory illness with the potential for maternal and
perinatal morbidity. Thus, national and international guidelines are
rapidly being developed to help maintain optimal care throughout
pregnancy. Due to the novelty of COVID-19 and limitations of existing
data, heterogeneity exists between these guidelines. We aim to review
the available evidence for the management of pregnant women with
COVID-19 and summarise the recommendations set out by three main
institutions.