01/06/2026
June is CMV Awareness Month — and most people have never heard of it.
CMV is one of the most common viruses around. Most adults have had it without knowing. For healthy adults, it’s usually nothing.
But in pregnancy? It can cause serious problems for a baby — hearing loss, developmental delays, and more.
Only about 9% of women have heard of CMV before pregnancy. That number genuinely surprises me every time.
At GLOW, every woman gets information on CMV at her first visit. And if you’ve got little kids at home — it’s something I make sure we talk through together.
Simple things. Handwashing. Not sharing food or drinks with young kids. Being aware.
You can’t eliminate the risk completely, but you can reduce it. And that starts with knowing it exists.
If your doctor hasn’t mentioned CMV to you yet — ask. You deserve that conversation. 💙