I am pregnant and worried about COVID-19. What are the risks to me and my baby?

Based on what we know at this time, pregnant people might be at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant people. Additionally, there may be an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth, among pregnant people with COVID-19.

Much is still unknown about the risks of COVID-19 to newborns.

Newborns can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 after being in close contact with an infected person.
Some babies have tested positive for the virus shortly after birth. It is unknown if these babies got the virus before, during, or after birth.
Most newborns who have tested positive for COVID-19 had mild or no symptoms and have recovered fully. However, there are a few reports of newborns with severe illness.
A small number of other problems, such as preterm (early) birth and other problems with pregnancy and birth, have been reported in babies born to mothers who tested positive for COVID-19. We do not know if these problems were related to the virus.

Last updated August 19, 2020
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Preventionlinks to external site