[Update on Recommendations for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 During Pregnancy, Birth and Childbed].

With begin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic the german obstetric, peri-/neonatological and pediatric professional societies published recommendations for care of pregnant and newborn, as well as for necessary staff protection in March 2020 [1-3]. Because of the rapid emerging increase of knowledge an update is required. This work therefore perceives as prosecution of the existing recommendations [1-3]. Worldwide national recommendations were recently compared and published in a consensual review [ 4]. In methodological dependence this update of recommendations comments on key questions of pre-, peri- and postnatal care at SARS-CoV- 2 and COVID-19, based on publications up to 30.05.2020. Statements represent a carefully concerned expert consensus and can change contemporary as new knowledge appears. The responsibility for concrete management remains at the local medical team, decisions should be supported by these recommendations.