Pregnant in the time of COVID-19: Two Perspectives from NYC

Published: May 6, 2020, 10 a.m.

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with two pregnant NYC women as they speak on coping with pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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The first guest who will remain anonymous is a mother of one with another on the way, due in early May. She resides with her husband, their 3-year-old daughter and dog in Greenwich Village and is a marketing and communications professional, focusing on nonprofits and healthcare. 

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The second is a friend of mine in Brooklyn named Renske, is of Dutch origin and grew up after 9 years of age in Belgium and is also a mother of one daughter and resides with she and her husband in Brooklyn. I hope that you enjoy their perspective and I appreciate both of them taking the time to speak with me about how they are coping with pregnancy in the time of COVID-19. 

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Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19. 

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As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you\u2019re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. 

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Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.

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References: 

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html