Provisional considerations for the care of pregnant women in settings with high Zika virus circulation: document for health care professionals

ABSTRACT

This document was developed by PAHO/WHO based on antenatal care recommendations, together with the data and evidence currently available on the impact of the Zika virus on pregnant women. These considerations are based on four overarching principles, as follows health care providers, administrators, and policymakers should ensure that the sexual and reproductive rights of pregnant women, the privacy of pregnant women infected with Zika virus should be respected during care, education and provision of services should be based on accurate, up-todate scientific information, so as to discourage harmful practices and access to information and comprehensive services should be provided to all pregnant women, voluntarily, without discrimination or coercion, and respecting individual choices.