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Coronavirus (COVID-19), infection in pregnancy

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Version 16.0: updated Thursday 15 December 2022. 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. Updates made to this guidance are detailed within the document.

This document is for healthcare professionals.

We have also prepared information for pregnant women and their families, drawn from this guidance.

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

Covid-19 infection and pregnancy FAQs

Keeping the public safe and informed

Pregnant woman can utilise this straightforward FAQ resource to address any concerns.