{"id":1787,"date":"2025-06-12T10:40:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/?p=1787"},"modified":"2025-12-17T11:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T11:43:35","slug":"covid-in-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/covid-in-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID in Pregnancy: Everything You Should Know Regarding the New COVID Strain 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Dr. Shelly Singh, MBBS, MD \u2013 Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology<br><\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Infertility Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>new COVID variant 2025<\/strong> has caused renewed concern, particularly for pregnant women. As the virus keeps changing, it is essential to be informed and careful but not anxious. According to <strong>Dr. Shelly Singh<\/strong>, a women&#8217;s health specialist, knowing the impact of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/\">COVID in pregnancy<\/a><\/strong> can guide you to take the appropriate precautions and have a secure pregnancy experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is This New Variant of COVID (<strong>COVID in pregnancy<\/strong><\/strong>)<strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The emerging <strong>COVID variant 2025<\/strong> is a relative of the Omicron lineage. It has received surface spike mutations that render it more infectious. Fortunately, it does not enhance the severity of the disease in the majority of individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to some studies, this variant can escape both natural and vaccine-induced immunity, whereas others show otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prominent variants under this family include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NB 1.8.1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LF 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JN.1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>XFG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NB 1.8.1, initially spotted in January 2025, currently contributes to close to 10% of cases in 22 nations. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/\">World Health Organization<\/a><\/strong> has classified it as a variant of concern \u2014 not alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>COVID in pregnancy<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Symptoms <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>COVID symptoms in pregnant women<\/strong> caused by this variant are typically mild yet apparent. Typical symptoms are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mild fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache and body ache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weakness and fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brain fog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry, irritating cough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hoarseness of the voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runny nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhoea and loss of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Shelly Singh<\/strong> says that the symptoms are not worse during pregnancy unless there are underlying health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>High-Risk Pregnancy and COVID: What Are the Risk Factors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain pregnancies are classified as high-risk because of pre-existing medical conditions, which can be complicated if COVID is developed. The risk factors for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/\">high-risk pregnancy and COVID<\/a><\/strong> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High blood pressure and preeclampsia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart or lung disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIV or other immunocompromised conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not being vaccinated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Women who belong to these groups must be even more careful as they are likely to develop complications due to the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>How Is This Variant Diagnosed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Shelly Singh<\/strong> suggests beginning with a <strong>Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)<\/strong> at home for screening. Nevertheless, precise affirmation still depends on the <strong>RT-PCR<\/strong>, which is the gold standard for diagnostic evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Treatment of COVID During Pregnancy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you test positive, supportive care is generally adequate unless the symptoms aggravate. The management and <strong>treatment of COVID during pregnancy<\/strong> typically includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sufficient rest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paracetamol for fever relief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steam inhalation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temperature and oxygen saturation monitoring on a regular basis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isolation and mask use to protect family members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-id=\"1790\" src=\"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant-woman-getting-vaccinated-FB-1024x538.png\" alt=\"COVID in pregnancy\" class=\"wp-image-1790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant-woman-getting-vaccinated-FB-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant-woman-getting-vaccinated-FB-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant-woman-getting-vaccinated-FB-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant-woman-getting-vaccinated-FB-1000x525.png 1000w, https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant-woman-getting-vaccinated-FB-500x263.png 500w, https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant-woman-getting-vaccinated-FB.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>When Pregnant Women Should Visit the Doctor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Shelly Singh<\/strong> recommends immediate medical care if you experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fever greater than 102\u00b0F persisting for more than three days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortness of breath or chest pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worsening of symptoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belong to the high-risk category<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>What to Do After Recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the fever and active symptoms settle, it&#8217;s advisable to visit your obstetrician. <strong>Dr. Shelly Singh<\/strong> would usually conduct a proper examination and suggest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An ultrasound to check the well-being of the fetus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A check on the amniotic fluid levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doppler studies to check blood flow to the baby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These tests confirm that everything is normal in the pregnancy after the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"836\" data-id=\"1791\" src=\"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant_woman_post-vaccine.jpg\" alt=\"COVID in pregnancy\" class=\"wp-image-1791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant_woman_post-vaccine.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant_woman_post-vaccine-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant_woman_post-vaccine-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant_woman_post-vaccine-1000x826.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pregnant_woman_post-vaccine-500x413.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preventive Measures to Stay Safe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent <strong>COVID in pregnancy<\/strong>, <strong>Dr. Shelly Singh<\/strong> strongly recommends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoiding crowded or poorly ventilated places<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wearing a good-quality mask<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practicing regular hand sanitisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding contact with individuals showing signs of fever or respiratory illness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating healthy and focusing on immunity-boosting foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>new COVID variant 2025<\/strong> comes with heightened transmissibility but not always more risk \u2014 particularly when managed by experts such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/contact.php\">Dr. Shelly Singh.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most pregnant women with minor symptoms, recovery is good. However, it&#8217;s important to recognize warning signs early, especially in cases of <strong>high-risk pregnancy and COVID<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With correct diagnosis, proper treatment, and effective prevention, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drshellysingh.com\/contact.php\">COVID in pregnancy<\/a><\/strong> can be well-managed. Be careful, stay healthy \u2014 and always seek your gynecologist for individualized medical recommendations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dr. Shelly Singh, MBBS, MD \u2013 Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology&nbsp;Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Infertility Specialist The new COVID variant 2025 has caused renewed concern, particularly for pregnant women. As the virus keeps changing, it is essential to be informed and careful but not anxious. 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