Gestation, maternity and congenital infectious diseases: the repercussion of zika, citomegalovirus and toxoplasmose infection

The present article aimed to present a brief bibliographical review regarding the categories gestation, maternity and congenital infectious diseases, specifically the cases involving Zika infection, cytomegalovirus and toxoplasmosis. Emphasis is given to the affections in Brazil and in the world, tracing a brief historical panorama of its emergence. The gestational period is extremely important with regard to the health of the baby, but it is also a complicated stage for the mother, considering the sociobiological process to which she has to adapt. Added to these factors mentioned, the risk to which all pregnant women are exposed during pregnancy, especially those related to congenital infectious diseases, such as toxoplasmosis, zika virus and cytomegalovirus. It is necessary to understand how the pregnant woman feels throughout the pregnancy process. It is necessary to consider the relevance of the presence of professionals from various areas working in a joint effort and in an orderly and interdisciplinary way, to support the pregnant women in their fears, expectations and doubts. As well as supporting pregnant women in their fears, expectations and doubts.