Topics about pregnancy and infections

Some infections before and during pregnancy can hurt both you and your developing baby. Find out which infections could affect your baby or tend to be worse for you during pregnancy and how to reduce your risk of getting them.

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Urinary tract infection (UTI) in pregnancy (Pokenga pūaha mimi)
Listeria and pregnancy
Rubella (German measles)
Slapped cheek disease (parvovirus B19)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) | Mate paipai
Hepatitis B and pregnancy
Genital herpes
HIV and AIDS
Syphilis
Toxoplasmosis
Zika virus
Vaccinations and pregnancy
Pregnancy blood tests – screening for infections
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)