Webinar: Answering member questions about coronavirus

We hosted a webinar on March 13th to turn to experts to answer some of the most common questions we have been receiving from our members about how the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak may impact women who are pregnant or postpartum, and new mothers who are breastfeeding, as well as whether and how the coronavirus might impact individuals going through fertility treatments.

Checkout the full conversation below with our Founder and CEO, Kate Ryder, alongside Dr. Jane van Dis, Maven Medical Director and OB-GYN, and Dr. Brian Levine, Reproductive Endocrinologist and founding partner of CCRM.

Some of the questions discussed include:

• Are pregnant women at increased risk from the coronavirus?
• What should I be thinking about for their birth plan?
• Should women be skipping any routine, in-person prenatal appointments right now if they’re in their 1st or 2nd trimester?
• Could the coronavirus have any negative impact on any individual’s fertility?
• Are fertility clinics open right now?
• For families looking at going through the IVF process as soon as April or May, what do they need to be thinking about?

“Be aware that, from watching the experience in Italy and elsewhere, the healthcare workforce is going to get stretched,” explained Dr. Jane van Dis. “Be aware, stay in contact with your OB, and if you have any questions about your pregnancy, we’re here on Maven and we can answer a lot of your questions online.”  

“It appears from everything that we can see right now that attempting to achieve pregnancy and staying pregnant is unassociated with the coronavirus,” shared Dr. Brian Levine. “We’re cautioning our patients about what they’re reading on the Internet and hearing in the media about COVID-19 and fertility or pregnancy.”

Maven is here for you

In a time of heightened anxiety, misinformation, and a lack of access to medical providers, we at Maven are committed to ensuring women and families have access to the most up-to-date information and fact-based resources, as well as on-demand care and support when they need it without having to leave home.  

• If you’d be interested in joining a future webinar on another topic related to coronavirus, please let us know in the comments below.
• Stay well and stay informed by visiting our coronavirus resource center (updated March 13).
• Read more FAQs on pregnancy and coronavirus answered by Dr. Jane van Dis (updated March 13).

What is Maven?

Maven is a virtual clinic for women and families. If you have a specific question, or cannot get through to your doctor, you can schedule a virtual appointment to speak with one of Maven’s providers. There are more than 20 types of care providers available on Maven, including OB-GYNs, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, midwives, doulas, and more. To get started, download the Maven app by searching “Maven Clinic” in your iTunes or Google Play app store.