12.1.9
Covid 19 in Pregnancy
Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 12, Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Clinical Description
Acute respiratory infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. There is growing evidence that pregnant women may be at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester.
Signs and Symptoms
- Cough, fever, rhinorrhea, headache, anosmia, malaise, diarrhea
Investigations
- CXR, FBC, RBS
Prevention
- Vaccination in pregnancy against COVID-19 is strongly recommended and should be offered to all pregnant women
Antenatal care
- All women should receive care as per WHO guidelines with appropriate PPE for the health care worker
Asymptomatic COVID positive patients
Refer to Malawi COVID 19 Guidelines
Severe disease: Refer to district or tertiary hospital
- Refer to Covid19 treatment manual
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