Mother with Swine Flu Gives Birth - H1N1 and Pregnancy

According to MSNBC, Madrid health official are reporting that a 20 year old woman who had a severe case of the swine flu has given birth by cesarean section. The baby is healthy. More details are said to be coming soon on the health of the mother, though I can only imagine that the surgery and recovery will also be more difficult with the flu.

Currently the CDC says that pregnant women who contract or are exposed to the swine flu (H1N1) should take medications like Tamiflu or Relenza. There are also ways to protect your new baby from the H1N1 virus, including breastfeeding and keeping your baby with you in the hospital and insisting that everyone wash their hands in front of you before touching your baby.

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• Pregnancy and Swine Flu Recommendations
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