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My wife is 8 weeks pregnant and has been in contact with someone who has covid-19. can this have an effect on the baby?
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COVID 19 : “High fevers in pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, can raise the risk of birth defects.” REF: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-covid-19-what-pregnant-women-need-to-know * https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/pregnant-and-worried-about-covid-19-2020031619212
Answered 1/25/2021
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