The safety of pregnant people and their babies is of utmost importance, yet many parents-to-be are struggling to find information on the proper health and safety protocols during the pandemic.
According to the CDC, more than 22,000 pregnant people have been hospitalized due to COVID during the pandemic and 171 have died, due to a 70% increased risk of death from a symptomatic case. While vaccines are an effective method of protection from the virus, 61% of pregnant people remain unaware that the CDC recommends vaccination during pregnancy, according to a new survey by Maven, a virtual clinic focused on women and family health.
