For current information related to the care of pregnant patients and their newborns during the pandemic, please refer to the resources listed below:
Reproductive Care Program of Nova Scotia
COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Individuals
Home Questionnaire for Pregnant COVID-19 Positive Patients
IWK – first trimester U/S COVID
Maternal Child Bulletins - as of January 24, 2022, these are no longer in use
Government of Nova Scotia
Laboratory services have been impacted by the pandemic. For current information and guidance on screening and testing, please follow the links provided:
IWK Health Centre (IWK) COVID-19 Information
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Government of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
SOGC COVID-19 resources
Note: Please check both the Latest News on the SOGC website landing page and the page devoted to COVID-19 resources.
Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
CPS COVID-19 resources for paediatricians
CPS COVID-19 information for families
Canadian Association of Perinatal & Women’s Health Nurses (CAPWHN)
CAPWHN Suggestions for the care of the perinatal population