Covid 19 effects on unborn babies?

[BumbleNova]

Does anyone have any information on this? Its probably too early to tell.

My boss is coming back from Singapore Monday and apparently isn't self isolating . Trying to decide what to do, whether I'm worrying unreasonably.

Probably about the same as a cold or flu?
I had pneumonia and there were no ill effects to baby

It concerns me too, I'm 19 weeks at currently at university. Some students have self isolated due to recents trips, one being on my course. So now I'm hesitant about going in.

Presumably the same a pnumonia like PP said?

I conceived this pregnancy when I had pnumonia and pleurisy (it was a quick one, I felt like death 😁) and no ill effects on the baby.

But pneumonia does have a negative impact? Preterm birth and low birth weight are associated with pneumonia in pregnancy.

Plus it's much more dangerous for the mother.

There is also an increased risk of miscarriage.

I would agree it’s much like flu or pneumonia and yes, both can have a devastating effect although rarely do.

Hi,27 weeks tomorrow and have been keeping a close eye on this. Seems to be little/no evidence that it will cross to the baby but the medical research is limited at the moment. There was one incidence in China a few weeks back of the baby testing positive a few hours after being born but both mum and baby recovered I believe.

Got this from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynacology.

Based on limited data and case examples from previous coronaviruses (SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV) and a small number of COVID-19 cases, it is believed that pregnant women may be at higher risk of severe illness, morbidity, or mortality compared with the general population (1-3). Adverse infant outcomes (eg, preterm birth) also have been reported among infants born to mothers positive for COVID-19 during pregnancy. However, this information is based on limited data and it is not clear that these outcomes were related to maternal infection. Currently it is unclear if COVID-19 can cross through the transplacental route to the fetus. There have been a few unsubstantiated reports of infants testing positive for the virus shortly after birth, but validated data is required to understand how these infants were infected and whether or not the virus can be transmitted during pregnancy. In limited recent case series of infants born to mothers infected with COVID-19 published in the peer-reviewed literature, none of the infants have tested positive for COVID-19 (1).

So no definite answers but nothing to panic you either.

Oh and just be aware, few days ago there was someone saying there had been 2600 odd deaths of pregnant women in China. There haven't been. So don't always believe everything you read. Check medical journals and websites like above for real evidence x

Also assuming your boss has no symptoms he/she doesn’t meet the criteria for self isolation.

Thanks @Layladylay234, that's exactly what I'm trying to find. Its hard when it's so new and we just don't have good sources. I'm trying to make an informed decision about risk.

@MunchyMunchkin you are absolutely correct. But what if he develops them after he gets back? It's a long incubation period. I'm most worried about Chiangi airport which is a serious Asian transport hub.

There have been 0 deaths among babies and infants who have contracted it and the current evidence is that it cannot pass from the mother to the baby while in the womb. The baby who got it in China (but recovered) contracted it after birth (presumably from the mother). I really wouldn’t worry, your chances of getting it are tiny and the chances of it doing harm if you did are very small. There are significantly more risks to you and the baby than Covid.

I’m pregnant and worried about Covid 19 too. I will be working from home if I hear of anyone in the office who may have it or has been close to it and hasn’t been cleared. It’s not worth the risk.

That's weird he doesn't self isolate.

My sister wants to go to Italy in the North and was told she needs to self isolate for two weeks before coming back to work or in public spaces.