04/24/2020
Reliable sources on Covid-19 virus and pregnancy.
Are pregnant women at higher risk from COVID-19?
Research is currently underway to understand the impacts of COVID 19 infection on pregnant women. Data are limited, but at present there is no evidence that they are at higher risk of severe illness than the general population.
However, due to changes in their bodies and immune systems, we know that pregnant women can be badly affected by some respiratory infections. It is therefore important that they take precautions to protect themselves against COVID-19, and report possible symptoms (including fever, cough or difficulty breathing) to their healthcare provider.
Can COVID-19 be passed from a woman to her unborn or newborn baby?
We still do not know if a pregnant woman with COVID-19 can pass the virus to her foetus or baby during pregnancy or delivery. To date, the virus has not been found in samples of amniotic fluid or breastmilk.
Can women with COVID-19 breastfeed?
Yes. Women with COVID-19 can breastfeed if they wish to do so. They should:
Practice respiratory hygiene during feeding, wearing a mask where available;
Wash hands before and after touching the baby;
Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces they have touched.
There are some more Q&A information and general information from reliable sources.
https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-on-covid-19-pregnancy-childbirth-and-breastfeeding #:~:text=We%20still%20do%20not%20know,amniotic%20fluid%20or%20breastmilk.
https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/pregnancy/coronavirus-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding
This ACOG patient education FAQ shares information on coronavirus, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.