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  3. Maternal & Infant Health
  4. COVID-19 Information

  • 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).Mom and Baby in NICU

    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
    • AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics COVID-19
    • 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)

    • Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Caring for Newborns
    • Information for Healthcare Professionals about COVID-19
    • Care for Pregnant People
    • Care for Breastfeeding People
    • Care for Newborns

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

    • Providing Pediatric Well-Care During COVID-19: Guidance on health care, well-child care and immunizations (11/2/2020)
    • Family Presence Policies for Pediatric Inpatient Settings During COVID-19 (10/12/2020)
    • Newborn Screening During COVID-19: recommending that the following screenings are completed: newborn bloodspot, newborn hearing, and critical congenital heart disease. (10/6/2020)
    • Guidance for Children and Families Involved with the Child Welfare System (9/11/2020)
    • Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Interim Guidance: Clinical guidance for pediatricians (9/1/2020)
  • 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 Maternal Infant Health and Equity Updates

    October - Safe Sleep, Sepsis, Safe Delivery, Equity, COVID-19 
    September - NICU, Safe Sleep, Safe Delivery, Equity
    September - Maternal Infant Health Summit, MIHEIP Year One Highlights, Home Visiting
    August - Hear Her Campaign, Maternal Mortality and Substance Use
    August- Black August and Black Breastfeeding Month
    July - United Way Fights for Health Equity, COVID-19 Guidance
    July - Mental & Emotional Health, COVID-19 Guidance

    Past Updates (2020): 
    June - Father’s Day, HIV/STD Laws, MI AIM, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
    May - Mental Health Awareness Month
    May - Maternal Warning Signs, Equity, and Reproductive Health
    April - Task Force on Racial Disparities, Maternal Mortality, Mental Health, Birth, WIC & Breastfeeding
    March - Telemedicine, Finding Assistance, Moms, Babies & Pregnancy
  • 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


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