Hello doctor, My husband and I are currently trying to conceive, and hope to be pregnant in the next few months. My in-laws are planning a trip after three months, and I am trying to verify if there is still a risk for pregnant women in regards to the Zika virus. The CDC states to consult with our physician, which I, unfortunately, do not have one currently, especially a gynecologist. I am hoping to get even just pointed in the right direction if it is safe for a newly pregnant woman to travel for a week as I have read that pregnant women are at the highest risk during the first trimester. Kindly advice.
Hello. Yes, Zika virus is affecting pregnancies and does have adverse effects on your baby if the mother gets exposed to it in her first trimester or either later in pregnancy. Unfortunately, no precautionary measures are available other than avoiding the exposure to it. I would suggest you to better avoid it in the first place rather than having remorse afterward. I hope it has helped you. If you require any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.