The most extensive report yet on zika virus and its risk to babies shows that 5 percent of women infected while pregnant go on to have babies with diagnosed birth defects. because data is fuzzy. Federal health authorities said for the first time on friday how long couples who have been exposed to the zika virus should wait before trying to get pregnant.. Men with pregnant sex partners should continue to use condoms for the duration of the pregnancy, and men planning pregnancy should continue to follow the 3 month wait time, even if they receive a negative zika blood test result..
It is recommended that you avoid becoming pregnant while travelling to an area with high or moderate risk of zika virus transmission, and for eight weeks after you return home. it is also recommended that you take folic acid supplements for 28 days before trying to get pregnant.. The public health agency of canada is advising women who want to get pregnant to wait at least two months after visiting countries where the zika virus is circulating — or could begin. For men and women without symptoms of zika virus but who had possible exposure to zika from recent travel or sexual contact, cdc recommends healthcare providers advise their patients wait at least 8 weeks after their possible exposure before trying to get pregnant in order to minimize risk..
