• Omar Alyamani, Ibrahim Abushoshah, Nasser A Tawfeeq, Fatma Al Dammas, and Fahd A Algurashi.
• Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, King Abdulaziz University, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi J Anaesth. 2020 Jul 1; 14 (3): 359-364.

IntroductionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) emerged in Wuhan, China late 2019 and became a pandemic causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Despite its lower mortality rate compared to the other coronaviruses, it has a higher human-to-human transmission rate. Anesthesiologists may benefit from a review of the current evidence related to the obstetric patient with COVID-19.MethodsWe reviewed the literature for relevant articles as well as experts' opinions from related medical societies' websites.ConclusionThere are several anesthetic considerations in the care of pregnant women with COVID-19 due to their unique physiological changes. We provide considerations and recommendations for departmental and institutional leadership as well as the obstetric anesthesia providers. These recommendations may apply and can be edited, for future droplet or airborne based pandemics. The rapidly evolving literature makes it important to get updates directly from the relevant medical societies' websites.Copyright: © 2020 Saudi Journal of Anesthesia.

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