The content on this page has been written with mothers and pregnant women in mind and fact checked for accuracy using resources from the South African National Department of Health. Find information on the COVID-19’s implications for your and children’s physical health during pregnancy, breastfeeding and early childhood. Click on the individual question you would like to find an answer to.
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Advice for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
- A Mother’s Guide to Level 2 of Lockdown
- Should Children Wear Face Masks?
- What to do if your child/ren have been in contact with a COVID-positive person
- How to support yourself during labour
- Should children wear a face mask?
- What should I do if I am worried about my child’s health?
- When will I be able to collect my Child Support Grant and how much can I expect to receive?
- Should I be wearing a mask?
- I am pregnant and use public transport. Should I still go to the clinic?
- May I still go to the clinic for family planning?
- Should I still take my baby for immunisations?
- How can I protect my baby from COVID-19 when I live with extended family?
- Can children with COVID-19 spread the virus to other people?
- My child has flu symptoms which started yesterday. What should I do?
- How can I protect my children if I am going out to work?
- How can I protect my newborn from COVID-19?
- Can I breastfeed if I have, or may have, COVID-19?
- What’s normal during pregnancy – and when should I go to the clinic?
- What happens when I go into labour?
- What should I do if I don’t feel well in pregnancy?