During the COVID-19 pandemic, labour and delivery are not going to be
put on hold. Managing anaesthesia for patients with COVID-19 will be a
challenge, but there is little available data. Having reviewed the
literature and the recommendations of experts, and the knowledge gained
from the SARS epidemic, this article examines contemporary thinking
regarding COVID-19 and pregnancy, the advantages and difficulties of
various forms of anaesthesia, and a number of practical considerations
related to the management of obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia for
pregnant women with the disease.