Questions for Professionals

In every video, start by saying the date and time and how many weeks pregnant you are.  Keep it real and candid!

First video diary

  • Please say your name, profession, date, city you live in.

  • Due to Covid-19, what restrictions on pregnancy are currently in place where you live? 

  • Are those restrictions affecting you? Personally or professionally?

  • How is Coronavirus affecting the women and families you consult or treat?

  • How does that affect your well-being?

  • What are your fears or worries? What’s the worst case scenario in your mind?

  • Is there something you would like to advocate for? What is it and why?

  • Be specific, share details.

Other video diaries

  • Keep us updated as Coronavirus continues to affect your life both professionally and personally. Remember this is an unprecedented historical moment and women everywhere can benefit from your story!

  • If possible, record your conversations with doctors, nurses, family members (we’ll need their signed release form: expectingcovid@gmail.com)

Filming Techniques

  • Have light facing on your face, not behind you so that your face is lit well.

  • When recording, hold the phone horizontally, not vertically. 

  • Position the recording device at eye level or slightly above eye level.

  • Have your recording device as stable as possible.

  • Look straight into the lens.

  • Stay close to the microphone for better audio.

  • Show us your life: what you’re eating, reading, watching, drinking, exercising…

  • Record from as many places as possible: Rooms in house, city, car...

Send your video diaries

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