COVID-19, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding

Current research shows that pregnant people who contract COVID-19 are at greater risk of serious complications. Fortunately, there is growing data that indicates the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for pregnant people. This FAQ answers many concerns a pregnant person may have about COVID-19 and their pregnancy.

Pregnant women who have COVID-19 and show symptoms are more likely than nonpregnant women with COVID-19 and symptoms to need care in an intensive care unit (ICU), to need a ventilator (for breathing support), or to die from the illness. They are also more likely to have a cesarean birth, preeclampsia or eclampsia, and blood clots.

SOURCE: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists • AUTHOR: Lisa Hollier, MD, MPH, FACOG • LAST UPDATED: October 13, 2022