The Health Services Executive says it is not advising women to delay pregnancy due to the higher risk of complications from the human swine flu virus.
Dr Pat Doorley head of population health with the Executive said such a recommendation was not justified at this time.
He said the HSE had written to the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists asking doctors to be especially vigilant about acute breathing difficulties in patients.
The Executive is also advising that any pregnant woman who experiences breathing problems to contact their GP as soon as possible.
Dr Doorley said that the anti viral Tamiflu would be prescribed for any pregnant woman with the virus and said that it was safe to use in pregnancy.
Pregnant women are being advised to avoid contact with people who have flu symptoms.
