ACOG Explains: Preventing Infections in Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant, one of the best things you can do to stay healthy is prevent infections. Infections are spread by bacteria and viruses that can cause disease. Some of the most harmful infections in pregnancy are COVID-19, flu, cytomegalovirus, chickenpox, listeria, STIs, and toxoplasmosis. Watch this video to learn about easy and effective ways to prevent these infections.

Learn more about preventing infections in pregnancy:

• Listeria and Pregnancy
• Viral Hepatitis in Pregnancy
• HIV and Pregnancy
• COVID-19 and Pregnancy: 3 Steps to Stay Safe
• Is it safe to keep a cat during pregnancy?
• Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B and C