86. Does Pregnancy Protect Against Long COVID? | Ask Dr. David

In an interesting twist, new research suggests people are less likely to get long COVID symptoms if they contract the virus during pregnancy compared to when not pregnant. There are other inflammatory conditions that fare better during pregnancy as well. Perhaps there is a link? Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/smfm/108711? https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(23)02176-2/fulltext https://www.dukehealth.org/blog/pregnancy-and-multiple-sclerosis-what-you-need-know https://www.autoimmuneinstitute.org/articles/covid-19-information/is-long-covid-a-new-autoimmune-disease/ https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/12/could-pregnancy-protect-you-from-long-covid-19.html ------- Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos throughout the week! https://bit.ly/3xhijVf Let's connect: Website: https://DrDavidMD.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/PagingDrDavidMD IG: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrdavidmd/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drdavidmd/ TW: https://twitter.com/PagingDrDavidMD -------- Become a patron to access exclusive content. Click below: https://www.patreon.com/DrDavidMD Dr. David is an independent thinker who draws from more than 25 years of clinical experience. He relies on a broad range of evidence-based information to provide his best possible guidance. Dr. David's thoughts and opinions may shift as the data evolves. Information he shares with the public is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content is informative and does not replace the need for consultation with qualified health professionals.