Cold and Flu in Pregnancy

This is an overview and not designed to be medical advice. Be sure to ask your midwife questions specific to your health history and life situation.

  • High fevers (> 38.5 degrees Celsius) during the first trimester can increase the risk of certain birth defects.

  • Protect yourself as best you can by staying home as much as possible, practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene, and wearing a mask. Also try to avoid having unnecessary visitors into your home.

  • Routine vaccination of pregnant people against Influenza is recommended by Health Canada

  • Information to help you make an informed decision about vaccination in pregnancy

  • For pregnant healthcare providers, personal protective equipment and good overall hygiene practices remain the foundation for maintaining good health.

  • Health Canada’s list of recommended vaccinations in pregnancy

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/coldflu.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/coldflu.htm

COVID-19 Resources

An overview* of information available on the COVID-19 vaccine and information to help make an informed choice

*This is an overview and not designed to be medical advice. Be sure to ask your midwife questions specific to your health history and life situation.

COVID-19 in Pregnancy

  • Pregnant people do not seem more likely to get COVID-19 than others.

  • There is now evidence that suggest pregnant individuals are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 although the overall risk of severe complications is still low. SOGC statement April 15, 2021

  • BORN Ontario Data on COVID-19 infections in pregnancy to date April 27, 2021

  • Recommendation for pregnant individuals to get the COVID vaccine if wanted.

COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy

  • Handout on how to make a decision regarding COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy