The path to parenthood can be a bumpy one—but in the past two years the terrain has become a whole lot rougher. For parents and parents-to-be, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended life as we knew it, bringing fresh challenges and new levels of anxiety. Since the onset of COVID, many of you have had to schedule prenatal telehealth visits, celebrate your baby shower virtually, face the prospect of delivering baby amid altered hospital policies and navigate new relationship dynamics with your partner under lockdown. Despite the introduction of the vaccine, many of the challenges continue to persist, like striving to work from home with limited or no childcare, keeping cooped-up kiddos comforted and entertained and dealing with changing updates, variants and guidelines. All of us are trying to navigate life after COVID-19 and trying to make the best decisions we can to keep our families safe and healthy. It’s a lot. And we’re here to help. Below you’ll find articles offering the latest information and advice from medical and industry professionals on how to adjust to this new normal and how to protect our children from the dangers of coronavirus. These are challenging times, but we’re in this together. In this article: COVID-19 resources for pregnancy COVID-19 resources for parenthood
COVID-19 Resources for Pregnancy From how to protect your health to how to adjust your birth plan and everything in between, scroll down for articles on ways COVID-19 may impact your pregnancy—and what you can do about it. Moms Share Stories of Being Pregnant and Giving Birth in a Pandemic The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have been hard, to say the least. New and expectant moms open up about what it was really like being pregnant during these stressful times. Read more ACOG and CDC Now Recommend Pregnant People Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Due to growing bodies of research, both organizations now encouraging all prgenant people to get the vaccine. Here’s what they say. Related VideoRead more Study: COVID-Positive Moms Can Pass Protective Antibodies to Their Newborns A recent study seems to offer moms who’ve contracted COVID during pregnancy the good news that they may pass protective antibodies to baby. Here, experts break down what the study could mean. Read more What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About COVID-19 The coronavirus has parents-to-be understandably anxious. We talked to the experts to give you the lowdown on what to know and how to stay safe. Read more Top COVID-19 Questions from Moms-to-Be, Answered Have questions? Here, an OB offers answers. Read more Here’s How You Can Protect Against COVID-19 While Pregnant, APA Says The American Pregnancy Association issued these recommendations and guidelines to help keep expectant mothers safe. Read more Should Pregnant Women Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? The vaccine is here, but many moms-to-be still have a lot of questions. Here, an expert gives it to us straight and answers your most pressing questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more 8 Ways Moms-to-Be Can Deal with Skyrocketing Anxiety It’s not just physical symptoms you have to contend with—for many, stress is at an all-time high. Here are some smart coping strategies. Read more Here’s How to Wash Your Hands Properly It’s extra-important to wash your hands often right now. Here’s how to do it correctly, to truly kill off those nasty germs. Read more How Your Prenatal Care Might Change Due to COVID-19 Yes, there’s a global pandemic, but with baby on the way, you still need prenatal care. Here are a few ways your OB appointments might be a bit different going forward. Read more 10 Best Online Prenatal Workouts for Moms-to-Be Stuck at home? You can still get those vital prenatal workouts in, thanks to these awesome streaming options. Read more How to Make Your Baby Registry Picks Without Testing Gear in Person The coronavirus shutdown means parents-to-be can’t head to a store and see items first-hand before registering. Here’s how to work around it. Read more Canceling Your Baby Shower? Here’s What to Know With social distancing practices in place, moms-to-be are having to rethink their baby showers. Here, event planners offer their top tips for how to approach the change of plans. Read more How to Throw a Virtual Baby Shower and Still Make It Special You may not be able to celebrate with loved ones in person, but there are still ways to make sure everyone still has a blast. Read more Where to Find the Best Online Childbirth Classes Can’t make it to an in-person childbirth class? Luckily, there are plenty of great options online. Here are our top picks. Read more How to Adjust Your Birth Plan for COVID-19 With hospitals implementing new policies to curb the coronavirus spread, giving birth might look a little different these days. Here’s how to plan ahead. Read more How to Protect Your Newborn Against COVID-19 Concerned about keeping baby safe once you deliver? Here’s how to minimize the risk of your newborn contracting the virus. Read more Transmission of COVID-19 From Mom to Baby During Birth Is Rare Good news: There may be one less thing to stress about. Read what a new study discovered about COVID-19 transmission during labor and delivery. Read more
COVID-19 Resources for Parenthood As a parent, you’re a master in the art of juggling—but the pandemic has forced us to take on more than we thought possible. Keep reading for expert advice on how to keep your family safe and sane, including yourself. Cold vs. COVID: Difference in Symptoms and When to Get Tested Wondering if your little one’s sniffles are a sign of a cold or COVID-19? Here’s how to tell—and how to know when to take them for testing. Read more Kids 5 to 11 Are Now Eligible to Get Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine In November 2021, the FDA and CDC approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11. Here’s what you need to know. Read more Pandemic Woes: Why Toddlers Are Refusing Their Naps (and What to Do) COVID-19 has affected almost every facet of our lives—including our kids’ sleep. Here’s why naptime may have become a struggle this past year and how you can get your little one back on track. Read more What Having a Baby During COVID-19 Taught Me About Spending and Saving Hear from a first-time mom on the important lessons she learned after having a baby during the pandemic. Read more The CDC Has Issued Updated Guidelines for Summer Camps Considering sending your kid to summer camp? The CDC has released updated guidelines on the best practices for keeping them safe. Read more Doctor: the Latest COVID Vaccine Info for Pregnant and Nursing Moms Understandably, moms and moms-to-be have a lot of questions about getting vaccinated against COVID. Here, a doctor breaks down the latest updates. Read more The COVID-19 Vaccine: Answers to Your Top Questions Many parents have questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines and their safety. Here, experts provide answers to some top questions. Read more What Every Parent Needs to Know About COVID-19 With the novel coronavirus tearing around the globe, parents are understandably anxious. We talked to the experts to bring you this guide to living through the age of COVID-19 with little ones at home. Read more Parents’ Top COVID-19 Questions, Answered Have questions? Here, pediatricans have the answers. Read more COVID Might Be Less Severe in Kids Than Adults, AAP Reports The American Academy of Pediatrics study is a step forward in helping researchers understand the virus’s effects on kids. Read more How to Protect Your Newborn from COVID-19 The pandemic has new parents understandably concerned about keeping their newborns safe. Here’s how to minimize the risk of baby contracting the virus. Read more What New Moms Need to Know About Breastfeeding and COVID-19 It may still be possible to breastfeed, with certain precautions. Here are the latest guidelines from the CDC and UNICEF. Read more Here’s How to Wash Your (and Your Kids’) Hands Properly It’s extra-important to wash your hands often now—and you know how dirty toddler hands can get. Here’s how to do it correctly, to truly kill off those nasty germs. Read more How the Pandemic Is Affecting Little Ones’ Behavior (and What to Do Here’s how babies and toddlers may react to pandemic stressors and what you can do to make the transition to the new normal a little easier. Read more How WFH Parents Can Actually Be Productive with Kids Underfoot Trying to get some work done while also entertaining little ones at home? Not an easy task. Here, some top tips to help you do it all. Read more Pediatricians’ Top 5 Tips for Getting Toddlers to Wear a Face Mask Struggling to convince your tyke to wear a mask outside? Here are a few doctor-recommended tricks. Read more 25 Free Acticvity Resources to Keep Little Ones Entertained at Home From online music classes to streaming storytimes, here’s where to find free ways to keep young minds engaged and little bodies moving while stuck indoors. Read more How to Balance the Emotional Labor of Parenting in a Pandemic Tensions are running high, reeling are running amok. Here are several ways to find emotional equilibrium in the midst of the coronavirus shutdown. Read more Is It Safe to Bring Your Child to See the Pediatrician Right Now? Worried about taking your little one out of the house and into a doctor’s office during the pandemic? Hear what two pediatricians have to say. Read more How Kids Can Connect with Grandparents Despite Social Distancing They may not be able to enjoy a hug right now, but there are still plenty of ways your little ones and their relatives can keep up their special bond. Read more Common Childhood Vaccines May Help Lessen the Severity of COVID-19 Two papers examine how and why children may fare better with the novel virus. Read more COVID Is Negatively Affecting New Mom’s Mental Health Early parenthood is hard, but the pandemic is adding extra mental strain for many new moms. Here’s what a survey found. Read more Kids Are Experiencing More Stress Due to COVID-19 Parents are under a lot of stress right now, but so are young kids. Here, a survey dives into the results. Read more The Best Toys The Bump Editors Have Bought During the Pandemic Weathering lockdowns with little kids at home is tough, but these playthings have made life in our own households a bit easier. Read more Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.
