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Table 5 Subtopics and sample posts for information topic

From: Pregnant at the start of the pandemic: a content analysis of COVID-19-related posts on online pregnancy discussion boards

Topic

Subtopic (n and % within topic)

Sample Post

Information

(N = 447 posts)

Sharing information such as PSAs, links to guidelines, videos and practical information on COVID-19 and pregnancy

(n = 293; 65.6%)

I see a lot of pregnant moms asking questions about the safety of their babies in the midst of all this. I just wanted to share this article I saw since there is very little information to go on at this stage until things actually happen. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/14/newborn-baby-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-in-london

Seeking information from peers on COVID-19 impacts on pregnancy

(n = 154; 34.5%)

Has anyone heard anything from their dr about how the coronavirus could affect pregnant women? Or has anyone been given advice from a dr to not go into work and be extra careful while pregnant?