On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Jeannie Kelly MD, MS to discuss caring for pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kelly joined the pod to share her experience leading the COVID-19 response for obstetrical inpatient services as the obstetrics representative on the BJC Healthcare COVID-19 Command Center. Jeannie made many critical decisions during the pandemic, such as setting up the COVID-19 triage tent outside of the labor and delivery unit. This episode really emphasizes Jeannie’s ability to face the challenges head-on. Listen in to hear the captivating stories Jason and Jeannie share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic that you may not have heard before. 

ICU (Intensive Care Unit), OBGYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist), HemOnc (Hematology-Oncology), MFM (Maternal Fetal Medicine), CARE clinic (Clinic for Acceptance, Recovery, and Empowerment), OR (Operating Room), PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) 

Related Links: 

• Pregnancy as a risk factor for severe coronavirus disease 2019 using standardized clinical criteria 

• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on labor and delivery research operations 

• Diana Nyad, Never Give Up Ted Talk 

Credits 

This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include: 

• Jason Newland MD, MEd, host 

• Jeannie Kelly, MD, MS, guest 

• Gabby Smith, producer and editor