Based on available information, pregnant people seem to have the same risk as adults who are not pregnant.
However, we do know that:
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Pregnant people have changes in their bodies that may increase their risk of some infections.
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Pregnant people have had a higher risk of severe illness when infected with viruses from the same family as COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections, such as influenza.
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Avoid people who are sick or who have been exposed to the virus.
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Clean your hands often using soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.
Pregnant people should protect themselves from COVID-19
Risks to the pregnancy and to the baby
Pregnant people have had a higher risk of severe illness when infected with viruses from the same family as COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections, such as influenza.
It is always important for pregnant people to protect themselves from illnesses.
Mother-to-child transmission
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Mother-to-child transmission of coronavirus during pregnancy is unlikely, but after birth a newborn is susceptible to person-to-person spread.
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A very small number of babies have tested positive for the virus shortly after birth. However, it is unknown if these babies got the virus before or after birth.
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The virus has not been detected in amniotic fluid, breastmilk, or other maternal samples.
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Breast milk provides protection against many illnesses and is the best source of nutrition for most infants.
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You, along with your family and healthcare providers, should decide whether and how to start or continue breastfeeding
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In limited studies, COVID-19 has not been detected in breast milk; however we do not know for sure whether mothers with COVID-19 can spread the virus via breast milk.
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If you are sick and choose to direct breastfeed:
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Wear a facemask and wash your hands before each feeding.
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If the you are sick and choose to express breast milk:
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Express breast milk to establish and maintain milk supply.
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A dedicated breast pump should be provided.
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Wash hands before touching any pump or bottle parts and before expressing breast milk.
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Follow recommendations for proper pump cleaning after each use, cleaning all parts that come into contact with breast milk.
Breastfeeding if you have COVID-19
If possible, consider having someone who is well feed the expressed breast milk to the infant.