Chief of Pediatrics, Assistant Medical Director

As the epidemic is evolving, it appears that the H1N1 (swine flu) illness seems to be similar in severity to the seasonal flu. As the CDC has noted, pregnant women are more likely to get sick than others and have more serious consequences with the seasonal flu. These problems may include premature labor or pneumonia. Therefore, pregnant women should probably be extra cautious not to get this illness. If you do become ill with the flu (seasonal or swine), consult your doctor before taking Tamiflu or Relenza. No serious side effects have been reported but these drugs have not been evaluated in pregnant women so there is little data to go on. Please consult a physician if you are pregnant and become ill.

From the CDC: Pregnant Women and Swine Influenza Considerations for Clinicians