Some recent studies found that pregnant women with Covid-19 mostly deliver healthy babies. But other research shows virus-related risks including illness and premature birth. Here's what you need to know about Covid-19 and pregnancy.
Doctors know that viruses can cause complications in pregnancy and now they are racing to understand the effect of Covid-19. So far there is evidence of risks, but they may not be as severe as the complications from influenza and some other viruses.
Pregnant women are more vulnerable to infections due to changes in the immune system during pregnancy as well as factors such as shifts in the respiratory system. “The big risk in pregnancy is not as dramatic as some other respiratory diseases like influenza,” says Denise Jamieson,...
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