Maternal Pneumonia

Pneumonia refers to a serious type of lung infection. It’s often a complication of the common cold or flu that happens when the infection spreads to the lungs. Pneumonia during pregnancy is called maternal pneumonia.
Pneumonia is considered a serious and potentially fatal illness for anyone. Certain groups are at a higher risk of complications. This includes pregnant women.
The best way to treat and prevent complications from maternal pneumonia is to see your doctor at the first sign of an illness.
Symptoms of maternal pneumonia
Since pneumonia often starts off as the flu or cold, you might experience symptoms like a sore throat, body aches, and headache. Pneumonia entails much worse symptoms.
Symptoms of maternal pneumonia may include:
• breathing