Pregnancy during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Pregnancy during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or overjoyed about your pregnancy (or even a bit of both), we’re here to support you every step of the way. From the latest guidance about how the coronavirus pandemic might affect your pregnancy to uncovering the fascinating science behind how your baby’s developing, we're here with information to help you enjoy a healthy pregnancy while setting your baby up for the best possible start.
Read our coronavirus and pregnancy FAQs and get the latest guidance about labour and birth during coronavirus.
Supporting you throughout your pregnancy during the coronavirus outbreak
The latest coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for pregnancy
Dr Sarah Jarvis talks through the latest medical guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) in pregnancy. She demystifies the risks the virus presents to women during pregnancy, and shares the evidence-based facts about the effects coronavirus is having on pregnancies.
She also explains the importance of regular antenatal check-ups, and how routine appointments like scans and midwife appointments may be affected, discusses the practicalities of everyday life when you’re pregnant during the pandemic and what you should do if you have any symptoms of COVID-19.
If you’d like more information about any of the topics Dr Sarah Jarvis covers, please visit the Royal College of Midwives website or The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website where you’ll find lots more advice and guidance.
Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
Dr Sarah Jarvis, is a qualified GP and an active medical writer and broadcaster, with a lifelong interest in women’s health.
As well as being the resident medical expert on BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine show, during the coronavirus pandemic, Dr Sarah Jarvis has been appearing regularly on BBC 1’s The One Show, ITV’s Coronavirus: Q&A and Channel 5 news giving expert advice about all aspects of the pandemic.
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