The advice below should be followed for the maternal safety management during the epidemic period:

(1) Pregnant women should seek medical attention as needed, that is, pregnant women need to see a doctor in time if they have vaginal fluid or bleeding.

(2) Pregnant women should follow the doctor’s advice and visit the hospital based on the time slot booked through prior appointment, in order to shorten the waiting time in the hospital for lower risks of infection. Especially for patients with pregnancy comorbidities and pregnancy complications, they should receive diagnosis and treatment in compliance to the doctor’s advice.

(3) The local epidemic prevention and control measures should be followed by registering patients with suspected or confirmed COVlD-19.

(4) They should have thorough personal protection during the hospital visits. ln order to prevent crossinfection, pregnant women and their companions need to pay close attention to personal hygiene and protection throughout the way to the hospital and during the hospital visit, including wearing masks, washing hands, minimizing touching surfaces, avoiding crowds, reducing the time spent in the hospital etc.