CDC recommends special precautions for pregnant women. Pregnant women should not travel to areas with risk of Zika. If you live in or must travel to one of these areas, talk to your doctor or other health care provider first and strictly follow steps to prevent mosquito bites and practice safe sex.
Women and their partners who are thinking about pregnancy should talk with their doctor or health care provider about
Decisions about pregnancy planning are personal and complex, and the circumstances will vary for women and their partners. As part of counseling with health care providers, some women and their partners living in areas with Zika might decide to delay pregnancy.