Moms, Babies and Pregnancy,
Breastfeeding & Caring for Newborns during COVID

As we are all responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is important that information and resources be shared, during this quickly evolving situation. We will continue to share information and frequent communications to our maternal infant health network. Thank you for the work that you do each and every day to protect and promote the health of our Michigan moms, babies and families.

Visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus for up to date information about COVID-19. Learn more about COVID-19, including symptoms, complications, transmission, prevention and treatment at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Quick guidance documents are available to answer your questions on Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Newborn care during this challenging time:

• Pregnancy and COVID-19 (PDF)
• Breastfeeding during COVID-19 (PDF)
• Caring for a new baby during COVID-19 (PDF)

More guidance documents are available at Michigan.gov/StayWell

Mental & Emotional Health

Michigan.gov/StayWell offers a robust list of Emotional & Mental Health resources & support services.

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster, call 1-800-985-5990.

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America includes tips and strategies to help those struggling with anxiety around the coronavirus or general anxiety concerns. 

Emotional support available through United Healthcare & Sanvello. For anyone experiencing
anxiety or stress related to COVID-19, download the free mobile app, or call the free Emotional
Support Help Line at 1-866-342-6892 . 

​Sign up for Updates and Emails

Finding Assistance, Moms, Babies & Pregnancy, Resources for Clinicians 3/25/2020 (PDF)
Maternal Child Health, Perinatal Health, Telemedicine 3/27/2020 (PDF)
Parents, Caregivers & Birth Plans, Information for Providers and Maternal Mortality Fact Sheets 4/06/2020 (PDF)
Wearing a Mask, Mental Health, Black Maternal Health Week, Birth Classes & Lactation Support 4/14/2020 (PDF)
Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities, Breastfeeding, WIC, & Home Safety 4/22/2020 (PDF)
The Disproportionate Effect of Coronavirus: Racial Disparities and Emotional & Mental Health 5/1/2020 (PDF)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 5/7/2020 (PDF)

Where to Find Other Assistance

Michigan.gov/coronavirus has an array of resources including: COVID-19 emergency resources and news, testing sites, frequently asked questions, food assistance, school meals, information on safely re-opening after the pandemic and more.

Call 2-1-1 from any phone to be connected to a list of statewide resources for everything from food and diapers to rental assistance. You can also search for services online at www.211.org

Apply for Benefits, Manage Your Case, and Explore Resources. MIBridges and Michigan.gov/WIC offer programs to help you and your family with temporary assistance when times are tough.

More resources on COVID-19 related to Moms, Babies & Pregnancy

​March of Dimes COVID-19: Impact on Moms and Babies
Black Maternal Health and the U.S. COVID-19 Response
World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19, Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pregnancy and COVID-19
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) COVID-19 Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Resources for Clinicians
California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) Resource List
Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA) COVID-19 Resources
Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM)
Michigan Assistance Programs, MI Bridges, Health Care, Food Assistance, Child Care, ect. 
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and COVID-19: Information for Pediatrics CDC