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Pregnancy and COVID-19: What are the risks?

COVID-19 concerns after giving birth

Staying healthy can be a big concern for new parents. Worry about COVID-19 illness for yourself or your newborn may be an added burden. But it is typical for newborns to get their first illness during their first year of life. In fact, your baby may have mild illness regularly during this first year as the baby comes in contact with the world.

If you find that worry over COVID-19 or other illness is affecting your or your baby's health, talk to your healthcare professional.