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Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and pregnancy

Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and pregnancy

Published: 25/08/2021

Version 14: updated 25 August 2021. Guidance for healthcare professionals on coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in pregnancy, including guidance on vaccination in pregnancy, published by the RCOG, Royal College of Midwives, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Public Health England and Public Health Scotland.

The impact of new evidence and changes in policy on the published guidance is reviewed on a weekly basis.

The document above is for healthcare professionals. We have also prepared information for pregnant women and their families, drawn from this guidance:

Information for pregnant women and their families

Q&As relating to this guidance - updated Monday 19 July 2021

Further information for healthcare professionals and pregnant women eligible for COVID-19 vaccination is available from our COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy webpage.

Related information

General COVID-19 information

Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest information and advice on GOV.UK
Information about the virus and how to protect yourself on NHS.UK
Information about getting tested for COVID-19 on GOV.UK

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This guidance continues be reviewed on a regular basis as new evidence becomes available.

If you would like to suggest additional areas for this guidance to cover, submit new evidence for consideration or if you require any clarifications, please email COVID-19@rcog.org.uk.

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