How does 2009 H1N1 flu affect a pregnant woman?
Pregnant women have signs and symptoms of H1N1 flu similar to those in other people. Flu signs and symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and chills. Some people with this virus also have had diarrhea or vomiting. People may only have some of these symptoms and still have flu. Some people have not had a fever but still have had 2009 H1N1 flu. For most pregnant women, 2009 H1N1 flu has been a mild illness. However, some pregnant women have become very sick. These women needed to be admitted to the hospital. Some pregnant women have died. For this reason, a pregnant woman who thinks she might have the flu needs to call her doctor right away.
Last Updated: 09/25/2009
