Obstetric protocols in the setting of a pandemic. (COVID-19 preparedness: Lessons learned from the pandemic center: Issue 1.)

The purpose of this article is to review key areas that should be considered and modified in our obstetric protocols, specifically: (1) Patient triage, (2) Labor and delivery unit policies, (3) Special considerations for personal protective equipment (PPE) needs in obstetrics, (4) Intrapartum management, and (5) Postpartum care