Hi Sally

As far as I know there isn't anything to say that swine flu has any additional effects early in pregnancy than any other flu.

Most of the pregnant women who are in hospital with it are late in their pregnancies and it is because of breathing difficulty partly because of the reduced lung capacity in later pregnancy and partly because of the reduced lung capacity because of the flu.

Having said that - high temperatures aren't good for you in early pregnancy and you wouldn't be able to take most cold and flu tablets.

If I were you I would just be sensible about it. Make sure that you you wash your hands regularly and avoid people who are obviously sick. And make sure that you see a Dr if you think that you might be getting the flu and are pregnant.