A member asked:

Hi my husband and want to conceive but we're concerned about being pregnant during this period of covid-19. is it safe to get pregnant currently? knowing that i'm already suffering from isolated diastolic hypertension?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 & Pregnancy: Per the CDC - the overall risk to pregnant women with COVID 19 is low but there is still an increased risk for respiratory problems that could require ventilator use or ICU. For more info see: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/pregnancy-and-covid-19/art-20482639

Answered 9/8/2020

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