Coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy

You can read reliable, evidence-based advice and information specifically for pregnant women, produced by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and Royal College of Midwives (RCM)

This information is up-dated regularly as new data becomes available

The advice covers:

• General advice for all pregnant women during the coronavirus pandemic
• Advice about pregnant women and vaccination for COVID-19
• Advice for all pregnant women about attending antenatal appointments and your care during the coronavirus pandemic
• Information for all pregnant women about birth choices and birth partners during the coronavirus pandemic 
• Advice for pregnant women who have suspected or confirmed coronavirus infection
• Advice for women with suspected or confirmed coronavirus infection who have recently given birth
• Guidance for pregnant women who work in a public-facing role

The RCM also has coronavirus Q&As for pregnant women and families

NHS England has information:

• about COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy
• specifically about coronavirus and newborn babies
• about general early signs of illness in a newborn baby