What we know so far about COVID-19 infections during pregnancy: (cc: NehaPathakMD)
pandemic spreads throughout the globe and through communities in the US, some estimates predict that 40-70% of people will be infected. This wide range shows that a lot depends on the steps we take to prevent the spread of infection.
Even with these measures, some of us may become infected. Because the data is so sparse, recommendations are still fluid, and much more information is needed to understand the best ways to care for pregnant women and their babies. Here’s what we know so far about COVID-19 infections during pregnancy.The typical symptoms seem to be the same as the symptoms for most other people, fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue and shortness of breath.
So far, the virus that causes COVID-19 has not been found in amniotic fluid , in cord blood, the babies’ throats, or in breast milk, so the risk of infecting babies in the womb was thought to be very low. Two new scientific reports presenting data from 7 newborns challenge this assumption.
The recommendations about what do to after delivery are also different from country to country. According to Chinese medical guidelines, newborns should be isolated from infected moms for 2 weeks The CDC recommends that hospitals “consider temporarily separating” moms and newborns after a discussion about risks and benefits. The WHO, on the other hand recommends keeping mothers and babies together.
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