COVID-19 Resource Hub for Pregnant and Postpartum People
Nurture is committed to the health and well-being of growing families in RVA. We have compiled these resources to help pregnant and postpartum people navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyday presents new challenges and new information: Nurture will do our best to update this list regularly. If you have a resource to add to this list, please send the link to us at info@nurturearva.org.
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Need help finding providers that will see you virtually?
- See “I am delivering soon, how is COVID-19 being addressed at my Richmond, VA hospital?” below for details on provider’s virtual visit policies.
Need Assistance securing food for yourself or young child during COVID-19?
- Richmond WIC
- Find Free Meals Near You With No Kid Hungry
- Richmond Public Schools Meal Distribution Info + Additional Richmond Support Info
Need support or help with domestic violence safety during COVID-19?
Need other local Richmond resources for you and your family?
Need COVID-19 Resources in Espanol?
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- Pregnant and worried amid COVID-19?
- I am delivering soon, how is COVID-19 being addressed at my Richmond, VA hospital?
- Is it safe to give birth at a hospital or birthing center during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- Are pregnant women at a higher risk to contract COVID-19?
- Should I get tested for COVID-19 since I am pregnant?
- What are national & international organizations saying about pregnancy & delivery during COVID-19?
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Need safe Donor Breast Milk?
Need help with COVID-19 Related Postpartum loneliness, anxiety, depression or other social or mental wellness concerns?
- Postpartum Mental Health Support Get Help Now!
- Get answers of common fears and worries from Yale Med OBGYN Specialists
- Postpartum Support Virginia (Mothering Support Groups and Private Therapy teleproviders)
Need Help with virtual breastfeeding or early parenting consults/classes?
- Richmond WIC Breastfeeding Support
- Additional local consultants and providers
- VCU is offering free virtual new parent classes thru May 31,2020
Need COVID-19 Resources in Espanol?
Need Assistance securing food for yourself or young child during COVID-19?
- Richmond WIC
- Find Free Meals Near You With No Kid Hungry
- Richmond Public Schools Meal Distribution Info + Additional Richmond Support Info
Need Support or help with domestic violence safety during COVID-19?
Need other local Richmond resources for you and your family?
Get Reliable Information
Is breastfeeding safe if I do not know if I am COVID-19 positive or negative?
Should I stop breastfeeding if I test positive for COVID-19?
How do I protect my little ones during this time?
- Get the Vaccine!
- (UNICEF:How to protect yourself & your children)
- National Perinatal Association on Babies & Young Children
Are there Breastfeeding safety infographics I can share virtually with my community?
What are National & International Organizations Saying About Breastfeeding during COVID-19?
- World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) Compilation of Publications related to Breastfeeding, Clinical Care and COVID-19
- UNICEF INFANT & YOUNG CHILD FEEDING IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Statement
- CDC: Pregnancy & Breastfeeding COVID-19 Information
- Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute COVID-19 Resource Page
- 4th Trimester Project: COVID-19 for New Moms
- Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance: Pregnancy & Postpartum On-going research & studies
Local On-line Providers and Classes
We are working on a comprehensive list of providers who are offering on-line services during COVID-19? Check back soon.
