Pregnant women are not more likely to be infected with COVID-19 than non-pregnant people. It is still unknown if the virus can be passed from mother to fetus or newborn. Testing protocols vary by location, but WHO recommends prioritizing testing for pregnant women with symptoms. Pregnant women can protect themselves by washing hands frequently, practicing social distancing and respiratory hygiene. Women with COVID-19 can still touch and hold their newborns skin-to-skin and breastfeed if they wish, while taking precautions like wearing a mask and washing hands.
Pregnant women are not more likely to be infected with COVID-19 than non-pregnant people. It is still unknown if the virus can be passed from mother to fetus or newborn. Testing protocols vary by location, but WHO recommends prioritizing testing for pregnant women with symptoms. Pregnant women can protect themselves by washing hands frequently, practicing social distancing and respiratory hygiene. Women with COVID-19 can still touch and hold their newborns skin-to-skin and breastfeed if they wish, while taking precautions like wearing a mask and washing hands.
Pregnant women are not more likely to be infected with COVID-19 than non-pregnant people. It is still unknown if the virus can be passed from mother to fetus or newborn. Testing protocols vary by location, but WHO recommends prioritizing testing for pregnant women with symptoms. Pregnant women can protect themselves by washing hands frequently, practicing social distancing and respiratory hygiene. Women with COVID-19 can still touch and hold their newborns skin-to-skin and breastfeed if they wish, while taking precautions like wearing a mask and washing hands.
Pregnant women are not more likely to be infected with COVID-19 than non-pregnant people. It is still unknown if the virus can be passed from mother to fetus or newborn. Testing protocols vary by location, but WHO recommends prioritizing testing for pregnant women with symptoms. Pregnant women can protect themselves by washing hands frequently, practicing social distancing and respiratory hygiene. Women with COVID-19 can still touch and hold their newborns skin-to-skin and breastfeed if they wish, while taking precautions like wearing a mask and washing hands.
Can COVID- 19 be passed from a woman to her unborn or newborn baby? We still do not know if a pregnant woman COVID- 19 AND PREGNANCY with COVID-19 can pass the virus to her Are pregnant women more likely to be infected with COVID-19? foetus or baby during No, the experience in China does not show that pregnant women are pregnancy or delivery. at a greater risk for contracting COVID-19 or at greater risk for severe To date, the active illness compared to non-pregnant people in the same age group. virus has not been found in samples of Should pregnant women be tested for COVID-19? amniotic fluid or Testing protocols and eligibility vary depending on where you breastmilk. live.However, WHO recommendations are that pregnant women with symptoms of COVID-19 should be prioritized for testing. If they have COVID-19, they may need specialized care.
I’m pregnant. How can I protect myself against COVID-19?
•Washing your hands frequently
• Keeping space between yourselves and others • Keeping space between yourselves and others • Practicing respiratory hygiene.covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
1 WHAT CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE DURING PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH?
A safe and positive childbirth
experience includes: • Being treated with respect and dignity; • Having a companion of choice during delivery; Before, during and after • Clear communication by maternity staff; childbirth, all women have the • Pain relief strategies: right to high quality care. This includes: CAN I TOUCH AND HOLD MY NEWBORN BABY IF I HAVE COVID? ANTENATAL AND INTRAPARTUM Yes. Close contact and early, CARE exclusive breastfeeding helps a baby to thrive.Hold your newborn skin-to-skin, and NEWBORN Share a room with your baby
POSTNATAL
MENTAL HEALTH
WOMEN WITH COVID-19 CAN BREASTFEED IF A WOMAN WITH COVID-19 IS
IF THEY WISH TO DO SO. THEY SHOULD: TOO UNWELL TO BREASTFEED, SHE CAN BE SUPPORTED TO SAFELY •Practice Respirating hygiene and wear PROVIDE HER BABY WITH mask BREASTMILK IN THE OTHER WAYS, • Wash hands before and after touching the INCLUDING BY: Baby • Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces 1. Expressing milk 2. Relactation 3. Donor Human Milk
