We all have so many questions when it comes to the novel coronavirus as it continues to spread across the globe. For pregnant women, perhaps the most prevalent question is, "If I contract COVID-19, will I inevitably pass it on to my baby?" How can a mother-to-be not be worried at this point, especially when coronavirus is so contagious? Well, so far, two small studies conducted by Chinese researchers have hopeful news to share regarding whether pregnant women with COVID-19 will pass it on to their babies.
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The current research findings suggest a woman with COVID-19 will not necessarily pass the virus on to her baby, but it's much more likely if the baby is delivered via cesarean section. Yes, we know that's not a definitive answer, and that's because, as previously stated, studies conducted on how COVID-19 affects pregnant women and their fetuses are few and only include a small number of participants. Still, the findings are important and here's what you should know.