These are unprecedented times...

Thankfully, being laser-focused on the individual, uniquely evolving needs of our families has made our response to the Coronavirus pandemic not only easy, but also effective beyond what we had imagined. Although much of what we do is delineated to virtual communications, it has enabled us to spend even more time on the psychosocial and emotional needs of the people we serve. With clinical care, there is much more focus on the concrete nature of health as a concept. We know, the  mental and the emotional wellbeing of a person is largely impactful to their physical health. 

Much remains the same in that our mission to support ALL families regardless of the ability to pay is still front and center. Moreover, with new opportunities to partner with research initiatives, we are well-positioned to offer even better advancements real-time in how we care for you as the current situation remains unpredictable. 

What does that mean for you?

Our commitment to putting your family first has NOT wavered. If anything, we are even more pronounced, verbally and supportively, in ensuring you clearly have access to *THE BEST* outcome --- with your family during this unprecedented time, during this most amazing journey.  Because, we are truly family.

HOW WE ARE ADDRESSING COVID-19

SNAPSHOT OF COVID-19 SERVICES

What to Know about COVID-19, Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum


Novel Coronavirus disease, caused by  severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2,    SARS-CoV-2, also known as COVID-19, is an evolving public health concern of worldwide significance. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared Coronavirus disease   (COVID-19) a pandemic   as a result of its deadly global, unpredictable reach.

Although considerable data on COVID-19 is available, much is still very unknown in regards to the effects on pregnant people and their newborns. At this time, no data  exists that supports the assumption that  pregnant people are more susceptible to COVID-19.  As of June 2020, pregnant people with COVID-19 do not appear to be at increased risk for severe disease compared with the population at large.  Recent data from New York City highlighted 43 pregnant women   with COVID-19 that received care from two hospitals. In the end, the proportion of pregnant people with severe disease was almost parallel to those described among  nonpregnant adults of similar age.   It is understood that   more research and evidence-based information is needed  to better assess the effects of COVID-19 on birthing families.

General Coronavirus Resources

The Coronavirus Outbreak: A Timeline

Coronavirus (COVID-19: Official CDC Website)

World Health Organization (WHO): Coronavirus Disease 2019
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COVID-19 & Pregnancy , Birth and Postpartum Resources

If You Are Pregnant , Breastfeeding, or Caring for Young Children (CDC.gov)

Special Considerations in Pregnancy and Post-Delivery (nih.gov)

Pregnant and worried about the new coronavirus? Harvard  Medical School

COVID-19 (National Perinatal Association), Includes Links to Professional Organizations (i.e, ACOG, AWHONN, etc.)

COVID-19: MotherToBaby, Includes Fact Sheet

Novel Coronavirus "COVID-19": Special Considerations for Pregnant Women (Kaiser Family Foundation)

​Telemedicine and Pregnancy Care (KFF)

SHOULD BABIES BE SEPARATED FROM MOTHERS WITH COVID-19?

Surprising that this is even a question? Not quite. Why is this an issue? Discover more here from our friends and allies at ProPublica.

The work in balancing the tables of inequity continues. With the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, there is the unanticipated consequences of further depended racial and ethnic disparity.  Yes, profiling, in any regard,  is beyond reprehensible; it is beyond unacceptable. In order to truly achieve the best outcomes for all childbearing families, we are required to be cognizant of the most glaring reasons care can be not  only disproportionate, but also potentially dangerous. 

Keeping Your family safe during covid-19


"The COVID-19 crisis does not have to be the worst thing that could happen to a family expecting a baby. Because of the ongoing care and support of our doulas, Lauren  & Faith,  we  truly had the best experience. As a new dad, I cannot tell you the amount of disabling fear I had  for my wife and our unborn son. With the hospital policies changing day-to-day and at times, hour-to-hour, the anxiety was palpable.  This is a time where an excellent support team is really not an option. We would never have been able to do this without Lauren & Faith. In fact, we are enthusiastically looking forward to baby #2 --- hopefully not during a pandemic!"

--- First Time Dad, Doting Husband, Exceptional Doula Partner

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