Moms, Babies and Pregnancy,
Breastfeeding & Caring for Newborns during COVID-19

As we are all responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is important that information and resources be shared, during this quickly evolving situation. We will continue to share information and frequent communications to our maternal infant health network. Thank you for the work that you do each and every day to protect and promote the health of our Michigan moms, babies and families.

For up to date information on COVID-19 please visit: Michigan.gov/Coronavirus or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Guidance documents are available from MDHHS:

• Pregnancy and COVID-19
• Breastfeeding during COVID-19
• ​Caring for a new baby during COVID-19

For more information on Maternal Infant Health and COVID-19 visit:

• CDC: Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Caring for Young Children
• ACOG: Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding for Patients
• ACOG: Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding for Ob-gyns

Updated Guidance for Pregnant Women, Newborns, Children & Families During COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Pregnant Women

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Newborns, Children and Families

Guidance for Children and Families Involved with the Child Welfare System: guidance for pediatricians and others who care for children in the child welfare system that affirms that a stable home and caregiver are important to nurturing a child’s development and preventing trauma that can affect a child across the lifespan. (7/27/2020)
Newborn Care: Guidance for the care of infants whose mothers have suspected or confirmed COVID-19: Includes precautions for birth attendants, rooming-in, breastfeeding, testing, neonatal intensive care, visitation and hospital discharge. (Updated 7/22/2020) 
Newborn Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidance recommending that pediatricians continue to follow federal and state guidelines on newborn bloodspot screening, newborn hearing screening, and critical congenital heart disease screening. (7/16/2020)
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Interim Guidance: Clinical guidance for pediatricians including signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management of this rare but serious complication associated with COVID-19. (7/13/2020)

Mental & Emotional Health

Michigan.gov/StayWell - offers a robust list of Emotional & Mental Health resources & support services.

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline - provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster, call 1-800-985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746

Anxiety and Depression Association of America - includes tips and strategies to help those struggling with anxiety around the coronavirus or general anxiety concerns.

Emotional Support Through United Healthcare - For anyone experiencing anxiety or stress related to COVID-19, download the free mobile app, or call the free Emotional Support Help Line at 1-866-342-6892 

Postpartum Support International Helpline - non-emergency helpline for support, information, or referrals to postpartum mental health providers. Leave a confidential message at any time and a volunteer will return your call 1-800-944-4773 PSI offers online support group meetings to connect with other pregnant and postpartum women. 

National Domestic Violence Hotline - 800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text LOVEIS to 22522

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Offers free, confidential support 24/7. 1‑800-273-8255

​Sign up for Updates and Emails

Finding Assistance, Moms, Babies & Pregnancy, Resources for Clinicians 3/25/2020 (PDF)
Maternal Child Health, Perinatal Health, Telemedicine 3/27/2020 (PDF)
Parents, Caregivers & Birth Plans, Information for Providers and Maternal Mortality Fact Sheets 4/06/2020 (PDF)
Wearing a Mask, Mental Health, Black Maternal Health Week, Birth Classes & Lactation Support 4/14/2020 (PDF)
Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities, Breastfeeding, WIC, & Home Safety 4/22/2020 (PDF)
The Disproportionate Effect of Coronavirus: Racial Disparities and Emotional & Mental Health 5/1/2020 (PDF)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 5/7/2020 (PDF)

Where to Find Other Assistance

Michigan.gov/coronavirus has an array of resources including: COVID-19 emergency resources and news, testing sites, frequently asked questions, food assistance, school meals, information on safely re-opening after the pandemic and more.

Call 2-1-1 from any phone to be connected to a list of statewide resources for everything from food and diapers to rental assistance. You can also search for services online at www.211.org

Apply for Benefits, Manage Your Case, and Explore Resources. MIBridges and Michigan.gov/WIC offer programs to help you and your family with temporary assistance when times are tough.

Resources: Moms, Babies, Pregnancy and COVID-19

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) COVID-19 Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Resources for Clinicians
Black Maternal Health and the U.S. COVID-19 Response
California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) Resource List
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pregnancy and COVID-19
Data on COVID-19 during Pregnancy CDC
March of Dimes COVID-19: Impact on Moms and Babies
Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA) COVID-19 Resources
Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM)
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and COVID-19: Information for Pediatrics
Obstetrics Initiative (OBI) Michigan: COVID-19 Resources
World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19, Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding