A report published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology advised that pregnant women should opt for C-sections to avoid infecting their baby during delivery. Dr. Edward Morris, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists stated that infants and children are at a greater risk of serious illness if they are exposed to monkeypox infection. Globally, the risk of monkeypox infection has remained low in the general public, though cases have continued to rise, especially in the UK. The WHO has also stated that the consequences for pregnant women and babies, if infected can lead to adverse outcomes such as congenital monkeypox, miscarriage, stillbirth, etc. 

The monkeypox virus spreads through direct contact, droplets, or contaminated surfaces. However, there is limited evidence to elucidate the pathogenesis pathway of the virus transmission from a mother to a baby via the placenta. 

Morris and his team also added that close contact after giving birth can spread the virus as well. Hence, they recommended several suggestions such as isolating the baby from family members, avoiding breastfeeding to lower the risk, and a suitable vaccination program for pregnant women. The team reported that almost 300 pregnant has been vaccinated with no adverse outcomes to both mother and child. Also, the vaccine is considered safe for breastfeeding.

(Source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/975257?src= )