Pregnant and breastfeeding women

Q Can I pass the H1N1 flu onto my baby through breast milk?

A It is not known if the flu virus can be passed to a baby through human milk, so speak to your health care professional about how to protect your … Read More »

Q As a pregnant woman, what other precautions should I take?

A It’s important for pregnant women and the people around them to follow these guidelines to help reduce the risk of H1N1 exposure, which dec… Read More »

Q As a pregnant woman, should I take special precautions, such as avoiding crowds?

A It's important that you continue your daily life during the pandemic. The Public Health Agency of Canada doesn’t recommend that you avoid g… Read More »

Q What’s the risk of H1N1 for pregnant women?

A Pregnant women are not more likely to get the H1N1 flu virus, but if they do catch the virus in their second or third trimester or within four we… Read More »