Pregnant Women's COVID-19 Safety Tips
Don't be alarmed if you're expecting a child during the
pandemic. Here's how to keep safe and healthy, according to experts.
During a coronavirus pandemic, here are some
pregnancy-related precautions.
To make us sit up and pay notice, our lives must
occasionally be radically upended, transformed, and reconfigured. Pregnant
women are becoming increasingly concerned about SARScov2's consequences during
pregnancy as the number of cases rises. According to UNICEF, India will bear
the Covid-19 pandemic's infant mortality brunt. Under the shadow of
Covid-19, India is expected to give birth to 20 million kids in 2020, while
China will have 13 million. In the 40 weeks between March and December 2020,
UNICEF expects that 116 million infants will be born worldwide.
Focus on Reproduction, published two days ago in Europe,
notes that the effect of COVID-19 on pregnancy remains a research
priority.
The First Step Is To Recognize What Is Currently
Available Information.
• The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reports that
pregnant women are no more likely than the general population to develop the
virus. On the other hand, pregnancy changes the immune system and the body's
reaction to viral infections in general, which can lead to more severe symptoms
in some cases, and COVID-19 will be no exception.
• COVID-19 pneumonia cases in pregnant women have been
reported to be milder and recover faster.
• Heart disease in pregnant women puts them at the most
significant danger (congenital or acquired).
• The coronavirus pandemic raises the incidence of perinatal
anxiety and depression, as well as domestic violence, among women infected with
COVID-19. However, it is unclear if COVID-19 or other factors caused the
preterm birth. Support for women and families should be bolstered to the
greatest extent possible.
• No evidence of COVID-19 was identified in the
breast milk, cord blood, or amniotic fluid of nine pregnant women in Wuhan,
China, who had confirmed COVID-19.
To avoid the infection, you must follow safety
precautions.
COVID-19 Infection Prevention Measures for Pregnant Women
1. Spend as much time as possible at home, except maids, and
keep the number of visitors to a minimum.
2. Maintain a social distance of at least one meter between
yourself and the rest of the household.
3. Use a disinfectant or frequently wash your hands with
soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
4. When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with
your elbow or a tissue, then throw the tissue away. Keep your hands away from
your eyes, mouth, and nose.
COVID-19 Pregnancy: Stress and Other Indications
It is especially problematic for first-time mothers, but
pregnant women will be stressed during the epidemic because this is a new
circumstance.
The first trimester is frequently the most stressful since
it includes unpleasant symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, exhaustion, weakness,
giddiness, and the dread of losing the pregnancy. Women frequently overcome
these symptoms within 12 weeks with the help of the right drugs, counseling,
and dietary adjustments. Women are more comfortable and peaceful as they enter
their second trimester.
Conclusion
To better protect themselves and avoid believing rumors and
misleading news spreading on social media, all pregnant women must have their
facts straight regarding COVID-19, its transmission mechanism, and the hazards
connected with the virus. SARS COV-2, a newly discovered infectious virus,
causes COVID-19. The virus is similar to those that cause the common cold, but
it is more contagious. It can cause significant health problems, particularly
in immunocompromised due to Diabetes or lung disease.
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