Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Quick-Guide for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

This is one of 50+ “Quick-Guides” that can help with communicating about COVID-19, especially when using social media. We’ve compiled some MCH-focused resources all in one spot. We’ve also drafted sample posts and compiled relevant hashtags for you so that you can easily edit, cut, and paste and adapt to fit many audiences.

We aim to provide the most up-to-date information possible, but please be mindful and check the dates, times, and sources for the below; given the rapid evolution in COVID-19 data, some content might change. The below are not exhaustive resources; visit the CDC and WHO for the most comprehensive and current info on COVID-19.

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Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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Social Media Toolkit: Sample Posts & Hashtags

Check out @marchofdimes blog post for #pregnant or #newmoms on how to cope with #stress & #anxiety during the #COVID_19 pandemic: z.umn.edu/MODMatMHCOVID #maternalmentalhealth #pregnancy #pregnantwomen

@HarvardHealth shares common concerns that #PregnantWomen may have around #COVID_19: z.umn.edu/harvardcovid. #maternalmentalhealth #pregnancy #pregnantwomen

@WmnMentalHealth has blog posts on #FlatteningTheCurve for #healthcareproviders treating, or #pregnant & #newmoms, experiencing #anxiety around #COVID_19 z.umn.edu/umassblog. #maternalmentalhealth

According to the @cdc there’s currently no evidence that #COVID_19 is spread from mother to baby in utero, or that it is transmitted in #breastmilk. Get up-to-date information about COVID-19, #Pregnancy & #Breastfeeding at; z.umn.edu/cdccovidMCH #humanmilk #chestfeeding @donaintl

Learn more about #COVID_19 & advice for #pregnantwomen & #families on @marchofdimes blog at newsmomsneed.org. #pregnancy

What do #pregnant #healthcareworkers need to know about the #COVID_19 outbreak? Check out the Pregnant #Healthcare Workers FAQ from @massgenera at; z.umn.edu/massgencovid #pregnancy #pregnantwomen

Looking for trusted #COVID_19 resources on #pregnancy? @UMN_MCH pulled together a #QuickGuide all in one spot to help you easily & quickly share info on #socialmedia: z.umn.edu/covid19QG. Sample posts & #hashtags included! #UMNMCH #thisispublichealth #maternalhealth #childhealth #mch #MCHIG @umnsph

#maternalmentalhealth #mentalhealth #pregnancy #pregnant #pregnantwomen #breastmilk #humanmilk #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #maternalhealth #childhealth #mch #COVID_19

New Parents, Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding and Early Infancy

New Parents, Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding and Early Infancy

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Social Media Toolkit: Sample Posts & Hashtags

#Newmoms are advised to be extra careful about #handwashing during the #COVID_19 outbreak. Learn more from @4thTriProject: z.umn.edu/4thtricovi d #4thtrimester

#Mothers of #infants face the additional difficulty of disrupted feeding practices during #disasters & #emergencies. Learn more about #infancy & #COVID_19 response from @uicpublichealth z.umn.edu/uiccoecovid. #earlyinfancy #parenting #4thtrimester

@UNICEF has extensive info for #parents & #caregivers on how to protect themselves & their children during the #COVID_19 outbreak. Translations available; visit z.umn.edu/unicefparentscovid.

We don’t yet know whether #mothers with #COVID_19 can transmit the virus via #breastmilk but, in the limited studies on women with COVID-19 & #SARSCOV2, the virus has NOT been detected in breast milk. Read the Academy of #Breastfeeding Medicine’s statement: z.umn.edu/ABMcovId @2BFMedicine #chestfeeding #humanmilk

Looking for trusted resources on #breastfeeding or #infancy & #COVID_19 all in one place? @UMN_MCH pulled together a #QuickGuide to help you easily & quickly share info on #socialmedia: z.umn.edu/covid19QG. Sample posts & #hashtags included! #UMNMCH #thisispublichealth #maternalhealth #childhealth #infanthealth #mch #parenting @umnsph

#breastfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #newmom #newparent #parenting #families #infant #infancy #parenting #4thtrimester #maternalhealth #childhealth #infanthealth #mch #COVID_19

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)

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Social Media Toolkit: Sample Posts & Hashtags

As #COVID_19 continues to spread, #children & #youth with special #healthcare needs may be at increased risk for complications. Learn more from @AmerAcadPeds at: z.umn.edu/CYSHCNCOVID. #CSHCN #CYSHCN

@LucilePackardFoundation has compiled information related to #children & #youth with special #healthcare needs or #disabilities. Links are regularly updated. z.umn.edu/PackardCOVID #CYSHCN #CSHCN

#COVID_19 questions? @PACERCenter has resources & #FamilyPrograms for #ChildrenWithDisabilities & Young Adults with #Disabilities: www.pacer.org.

Looking for trusted resources on #children & #youth with special #healthcare needs & #COVID_19 all in one place? @UMN_MCH pulled together a #QuickGuide to help you easily & quickly share info on #socialmedia: z.umn.edu/covid19QG. Sample posts & #hashtags included! #UMNMCH #thisispublichealth #maternalhealth #childhealth #infanthealth #mch #parenting @umnsph

#CYSHCN #CSHCN #specialhealthcareneeds #disabilities #childrenwithdisabilities #youth #children #maternalhealth #childhealth #mch #COVID_19

Chronic Conditions

Chronic Conditions

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Social Media Toolkit: Sample Posts & Hashtags

#OlderAdults & people of any age who have serious underlying #medicalconditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from #COVID_19. @CDCgov is the best source to learn more: z.umn.edu/cdccovidrisk

People with #asthma may be at higher risk of getting very sick from #COVID_19. Learn more from @CDCgov: z.umn.edu/cdcasthmacovid

People with #HIV have other #comorbidities (like #cardiovasculardisease or #lungdisease) that increase the risk for a more severe course of #COVID_19 illness. @CDCgov has what you need to know about HIV & COVID-19; z.umn.edu/cdchivcovid

@AIDSinfo has #COVID_19 guidance for specific populations, such as #pregnant individuals with #HIV & #Children with HIV at: Interim Guidance for COVID-19 & Persons with HIV: z.umn.edu/AIDSInfoCOVID

@ED_sped_rehab (OSERS) has a Q&A on providing services to – & states’ responsibilities for – #infants #toddlers, & #childrenwithdisabilities & their families during the #COVID_19 outbreak: z.umn.edu/EDGOVIDEACOVID

Looking for trusted resources on #HighRiskCOVID19 all in one place? @UMN_MCH pulled together a #QuickGuide to help you easily & quickly share info on #socialmedia: z.umn.edu/covid19QG. Sample posts & #hashtags included! #mch #maternalhealth #childhealth #childrenwithdisabilities #asthma #HIV #COVID_19 #UMNMCH #thisispublichealth

#HighRiskCovid19 #chronicillness #chronicdisease #asthma #HIV #childrenwithdisabilities #studentswithdisabilities #maternalhealth #childhealth #mch #COVID_19

Justice-involved Women

Justice-involved Pregnant Women

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Info Sheet for Hennepin County Jail (English) (Spanish translation) (Somali translation)

Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Providers

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Social Media Toolkit: Sample Posts & Hashtags

@acog_org & @mysmfm are closely monitoring the #pandemic. They’ve developed an #algorithm to aid practitioners in assessing & managing #pregnantwomen with suspected or confirmed #COVID_19. Learn more: z.umn.edu/ACOGcovid

@acog_org has issued a Practice Advisory to help #obgyn #healthcareproviders optimize #obstetriccare in the context of #COVID_19. It includes #Coronavirus, #Pregnancy, & #Breastfeeding Messages for #Patients. More info: z.umn.edu/ACOGCOVIDFAQ #healthcareprovider #frontlineworkers #HCP #HCPs#doctors #obgyn #pregnantmoms #chestfeeding #humanmilk #breastmilk #mch

@AmericanNursesAssociation has #mentalhealth resources, national lifelines & healthlines for #nurses & #healthcareproviders dealing with the #stress #fear & #anxiety associated with the #COVID_19 pandemic. Visit: z.umn.edu/anacovid #HCPs #frontlineworkers #maternalhealth #childhealth #infanthealth #maternalmentalhealth #mch

What do #doulas need to do to prepare for working with clients during the #pandemic? The #COVID_19 #Toolkit for Doulas from @donaintl is a great resource: z.umn.edu/COVIDDoulaToolkit

#breastfeeding #humanmilk #chestfeeding #doula #maternalhealth #childhealth #infanthealth #mch

Are you a #healthcareprovider looking for trusted resources on #maternalhealth #childhealth & #COVID_19 all in one place? @UMN_MCH pulled together a #QuickGuide to help you easily & quickly share info on #socialmedia: z.umn.edu/covid19QG. Sample posts & #hashtags included! #HCP #HCPs #doulas #nurses #doctors #obgyn #mch #maternalhealth #childhealth #UMNMCH #thisispublichealth

#healthcareprovider #frontlineworkers #HCP #HCPs #doulas #nurses #doctors #obgyn #pregnancy #pregnantmoms #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #breastmilk #maternalhealth #childhealth #infanthealth #mch #mentalhealth #COVID_19

Other COVID-19 Resources

Other COVID-19 Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): @CDCgov (twitter & Instagram) @CDC (Facebook)
- [UPDATED 6.10.20] The CDC has a social media toolkit to help localize efforts in responding to the virus that causes COVID-19.
World Health Organization (WHO): @WHO (twitter, Facebook & Instagram
COVID-19 MCH FAQ (MCH Bureau, MCHB) * includes information about Title V Block Grants, the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program, and other HRSA resources related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Resource Center (the UMN Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy) is tracking and analyzing the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It provides a deep well of information for public health experts, business preparedness leaders, government officials and the public.
COVID-19 Information Repository: This resource from our sister Center of Excellence in MCH at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health’s Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Program contains information about adolescent health; gender and global health; environmental health; technology and innovation; mental and emotional health; pregnancy and delivery; school closures; and domestic and sexual violence.
How Teens Can Protect Their Mental Health During Coronavirus (UNICEF)
How to Talk to Teens About the New Coronavirus (Harvard Health)
HRSA COVID FAQ (HRSA)

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Share this Quick-Guide on Social Media

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@UMN_MCH created a #COVID_19 #QuickGuide focused on #MCH topics. Easily find & share #pandemic resources (all in one spot!) by visiting z.umn.edu/covid19QG. #thisispublichealth #maternalhealth #childhealth #UMNMCH @umnsph

Looking for trusted #MCH #COVID_19 resources all in one spot? @UMN_MCH pulled together a #QuickGuide to help you easily & quickly share info on #socialmedia: z.umn.edu/covid19QG. Sample posts & #hashtags included! #UMNMCH #thisispublichealth #maternalhealth #childhealth @umnsph

Questions about this Quick-Guide? Contact MCH at umn.edu.

#maternalhealth #childhealth #mch #umnmch #COVID_19 #stayathome #thisispublichealth