World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO is a central source for COVID-19-related research and information for governments and individuals worldwide. Here are some useful links:

• COVID-19 and Sexual and Reproductive Health – homepage for COVID-19 related information for pregnant and postpartum people. Includes frequently asked questions, information on emerging research and best practices. This page is updated regularly: https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/emergencies/COVID-19-SRH/en/
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic – WHO’s homepage for COVID-19 resources and information. Updated regularly, this provides a huge amount of information and tools for pregnant and non-pregnant people. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
• Guidelines on antenatal care – First published in 2016, this is the current standard for prenatal care worldwide. It covers the typical appointment schedule between a pregnant person and their care team. This can be used as a reference during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep you informed on how your course of care may be changing in relation to care provided during normal times. https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/news/antenatal-care/en/

Health Canada

• The federal government’s main portal for COVID-19 information and resources. Includes a self-assessment tool and current Canadian stats & analysis: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

Public Health Ontario

• Ontario’s portal for Coronavirus response and information. Includes information & events, data & analysis, the latest news and recommendations for residents of Ontario: https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/diseases-and-conditions/infectious-diseases/respiratory-diseases/novel-coronavirus
• Ontario’s self-assessment tool: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/#q0

Toronto Public Health

• Stay up to date on Toronto’s response to COVID-19 including a daily media briefing, lists of affected city services, and local case statistics: https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/

Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is the US agency charged with tracking and investigating public health trends.

• The CDC COVID homepage includes information on how to stay safe and what to do if you become ill. This is a US focused information resource, but much of the information is applicable worldwide: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada is a national medical society in Canada, representing over 4,000 obstetricians/gynaecologists, family physicians, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals in the field of sexual reproductive health.

• Here is a full list of SOGC recommended resources: https://sogc.org/en/-COVID-19/en/content/COVID-19/COVID-19.aspx?hkey=4e808c0d-555f-4714-8a4a-348b547dc268
• The SOGC has released their opinion on COVID‐19 which is reflective of the current data and research available about the disease in pregnant people, fetuses and newborn babies: 
  https://www.sogc.org/en/content/featured-news/Updated-SOGC-Committee-Opinion__COVID-19-in-Pregnancy.aspx

Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG)

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a professional association based in London, United Kingdom. Its members are specialists in the fields of childbirth and female sexual and reproductive health.

• The RCOG has launched a portal which is updated regularly and provides a large amount of evidence-based information for healthcare providers and pregnant people: https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-and-womens-health/

National Perinatal Association (NPA)

NPA is an organization that brings together those interested in perinatal care. They promote evidence based practices and are comprised of healthcare providers, parents & caregivers, educators and service providers.

• NPA has compiled a list of essential information and resources for the perinatal community: http://www.nationalperinatal.org/COVID-19