Can having the flu while pregnant harm your baby?
Can having the flu while pregnant harm your baby? If you have flu while you're pregnant, it could mean your baby is born prematurely or has a low birthweight, and can even lead to stillbirth or death in the first week of life. Getting the flu vaccine is safe during any stage of pregnancy, from the first few weeks up to your expected due date. Can the flu make you go into labor? Pregnant women who get the flu are more likely than women who don't get it to have problems, like preterm labor and premature birth. If you think...