This Is What Pregnant Women Need To Know About The Zika Virus

There is no concrete evidence to suggest that pregnant women are most susceptible to falling ill from the Zika virus.

But it is believed that an infected mum-to-be may pass the virus to her foetus.

There is increasing evidence of the virus being linked to microcephaly, a disorder resulting in infants born with abnormally small heads, leading to developmental issues and sometimes death.

Researchers still have a lot to learn about Zika, especially its link with birth defects.

For now, pregnant women are urged to reconsider their travel plans to countries with known outbreaks and to stay away from known clusters locally. Here are some other facts that expecting mums should know:

(Related: Here's How The Zika Virus Can Affect Your Unborn Baby)