Influenza in Pregnancy

Abstract

Pregnant women should avoid places with too many people during a influenza epidemic and people who already have influenza. The immune system of pregnant women is very sensitive and prone to attacks by viruses and bacteria, and the treatment of flu during pregnancy takes longer than usual. Influenza during pregnancy can increase the duration of the infection and can lead to more serious complications, such as pneumonia. More severe cases of influenza in pregnant women can end up in hospitalization of pregnant women. As the influenza has a bad effect on the health of the pregnant woman herself, it can unfortunately also affect the fetus and can lead to the birth of a child with a low birth weight and premature birth.