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Pregnant and recently pregnant people : at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19
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Feb. 25, 2022
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Description:Updated Feb. 25, 2022
What you need to know
• To maximize protection from variants and prevent possibly spreading the virus to others, wear a mask indoors in public in areas with a high COVID-19 Community Level. People who are pregnant or have other conditions that could put them at higher risk for severe illness should speak with their healthcare provider about wearing a mask in public indoor spaces at the medium COVID-19 Community Level.
• Although the overall risks are low, people who are pregnant or recently pregnant are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 when compared to people who are not pregnant. People who have COVID-19 during pregnancy are also at increased risk for preterm birth (delivering the baby earlier than 37 weeks) and stillbirth and might be at increased risk for other pregnancy complications.
• Having certain underlying medical conditions, and other factors, including age, can further increase the risk for developing severe COVID-19 illness during or recently after pregnancy (for at least 42 days following end of pregnancy).
• People who are pregnant or recently pregnant and those who live with or visit them need to take steps to protect themselves from getting sick with COVID-19.
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Content Notes:Increased Risk for Severe Illness -- Effect on Pregnancy Outcomes -- COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy -- Reducing Your Risk of Getting COVID-19 -- Staying Healthy During Your Pregnancy -- If You Are Sick.
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