Ebola & Pregnancy: Key Clinical Considerations for Maternal & Fetal Safety

This infographic highlights the critical risks and care considerations for managing Ebola during pregnancy. It emphasizes that Ebola infection can significantly increase the risk of miscarriage, early labor, and other adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.

Key recommendations include early identification of suspected cases, strict isolation of confirmed patients, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce transmission risk. It also underscores the importance of prioritizing non-invasive procedures whenever possible and ensuring that pregnant individuals receive the same evidence-based therapeutic care as non-pregnant patients.

A central message of the infographic is the need for coordinated care between maternal health specialists and Ebola-response trained providers. This collaboration helps improve safety, supports better clinical decision-making, and enhances outcomes for both mother and baby.

Early consultation, infection prevention measures, and adherence to established clinical guidelines remain essential to protecting both maternal and neonatal health during Ebola outbreaks.