COVID-19 Precautions for Pregnant Women
by Premier Hospitals | July 22, 2020 |
For pregnant women, special precautions are a part of everyday life. Everyday precautions are avoiding caffeine or alcohol, avoiding smoking, avoiding raw meat and soft cheeses - these are standard tips for a healthy pregnancy. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women should take additional precautions. COVID-19, a disease caused by the new Coronavirus, has spread rapidly throughout the world and is now a pandemic, according to the World Health Organization. Most pregnant patients have concerns about the effects of COVID-19 on their health, both for themselves and for their babies. According to what we know now, there is an increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease in pregnant people compared to non-pregnant people. Also, pregnant women with COVID-19 may have an increased risk of unwanted pregnancy outcomes, such as premature birth. Therefore, if you are pregnant, remember to reduce the risk of disease. You can follow standard steps (like washing your hands properly) so that you can stay healthy and protect yourself and your family. Although there is not enough research to determine whether pregnant women have a higher risk of developing COVID-19, doctors advise pregnant women to take special precautions. This is based on existing scientific evidence that pregnant women may be at higher risk for certain infections due to changes in their bodies during pregnancy. Also, pregnant women have a higher risk of developing severe illnesses from the virus from the same family as COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections such as influenza. Let us see this article to know more about What should pregnant women do to avoid the Coronavirus? What is a coronavirus?
- Between people who are in close contact (within a distance of about 6 feet).
- Breath drops that spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- When droplets enter the mouth or nose of people nearby or if they breathe the droplets into the lungs.
- Go virtual. Consider as many virtual consultations as possible instead of prenatal visits to your obstetrician. Don't miss your prenatal care appointments.
- Limit your interactions with others as much as possible.
- Take precautions to prevent COVID-19 from interacting with others.
- Make sure you have drugs available for at least 30 days.
- Talk to your doctor about how to stay healthy and look after yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- If you don't have a doctor, contact the nearest health centre in the communityÂ
- Contact your doctor if you have questions about your health.
- Get immediate medical attention if you have emergency medical care.
- Stress can increase during this pandemic. Anxiety and fear can be massive and cause strong emotions. Do some stress coping exercises.
- Wash your hands often. Hand hygiene can protect you from COVID-19 exposure. You can hear this repeatedly, but for a good reason.
- Practice social distance. Always keep a distance of at least 2 meters from each other when you are in a public place. Avoid contact with others as much as possible.
- Get vaccinations on time. Although the flu vaccine will not protect you from COVID-19 exposure, you are less susceptible to flu, which can cause complications during pregnancy.
- Use a cloth when coughing or sneezing and throw a cloth into the dustbin. Wash your hands immediately afterwards.
- Don't ignore respiratory symptoms. If you experience coughing or shortness of breath, don't hesitate to contact your doctor. After a detailed medical history, your doctor will decide whether you should be tested for COVID-19.
- Go virtual. Consider as many virtual consultations as possible instead of prenatal visits to your obstetrician. Try to keep time in the doctor's waiting room or the hospital as short as possible. However, some tests require you to be present in humans, e.g. B. with ultrasound, blood test and fetal test.
- Try to minimize or altogether avoid spending time in the doctor's waiting room or the hospital. However, some tests will require you to be there in people such as ultrasound, blood tests, and fetal testing.
- If possible, work from home if you're working.
- Watch out Symptoms such as fever with or without persistent cough can indicate the possibility of coronavirus infection. Avoid close contact with people who have these symptoms.
- Don't be too stressed out when your time gets closer, because the hospital has a safe delivery system and to ensure a minimal risk of newborn exposure.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Wash for at least 20 seconds before eating, after sneezing, and after bathing.
- In addition to washing hands, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
- Clean surfaces regularly like counters and cellphones.
- Sneezing and coughing on the elbow, not in the hands or the air.
- Coughing or sneezing on the elbow (folded)
- If possible, keep your distance more than 1.5 meters from people
- You should also practice "physical distance" and try to keep a distance of 1.5m between you and others if possible (e.g. if you are in a public place outside).
- Do not shake hands, hug or kiss hands
- Keep away from vulnerable people, e.g. a person with a weak immune system
- Now it's time to seek support from your family and friends. Stay in touch via email, message or video chat. Consider starting a new hobby or getting new skills. Do things that make you happy and calm your mind, e.g. take a long bath, meditate or read a book. Exercise according to your doctor's instructions and do Kegel and squat regularly as directed.
