Dr. Pradip Warghane writes on COVID-19 in pregnancy and the chances of vertical transmission of the virus from mother to child. He also gives steps for healthcare personnel to follow in case women are found positive at the time of pregnancy or delivery.

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What is the level of COVID-19 risk to pregnant mothers?

Currently it is not known if pregnant women have a higher chance of getting sick from COVID-19 than the general population or whether they are more likely to have serious illness as a result. Pregnant women undergo changes in their bodies that may increase the risk of some infections- viruses from the same family as COVID-19, and other viral respiratory infections, such as influenza.