Covid19 is truly a scary concern for women at the end of pregnancy; will seriously affect mothers and endanger the fetus.

Therefore, pregnant women need to pay attention to 3 simple but extremely important things to minimize the risk of viral infection:

1. Prevention at home

Make sure the rooms in the house have good air circulation and a comfortable temperature; Open windows properly and avoid being too cold or too hot to avoid catching a cold.

New mothers or pregnant women should use separate towels and eating utensils; bedding and other daily necessities to avoid cross-infection.

Keep your hands clean at all times. Before meals and after going to the toilet; Wash your hands with soap and water, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. When you’re not sure if your hands are clean; Avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.

Maintain nutritional balance; eat a light and healthy meal; Avoid overeating; weight control.

Avoid visiting friends and relatives; Avoid close contact with people who have the flu or cold and people who have been from an epidemic area within two weeks of their return. Breastfeed often and wash your hands before feeding your baby.

2. Health monitoring and management

Regularly monitor your health. Measure body temperature daily; Check weight and symptoms of respiratory infections and monitor fetal movements regularly.

Women in the early stages of pregnancy who have a B ultrasound confirming an intrauterine pregnancy, mild abdominal pain or a small amount of bleeding, can stay at home. If they bleed small amounts irregularly, they should consult an obstetrician in the time following the B-ultrasound. If abdominal pain worsens or bleeding increases; or an uncertain intrauterine pregnancy with B-ultrasound confirmation, a timely telephone consultation with an obstetrician should be sought and heeded his advice.

During periods of high epidemic outbreaks, if there are no special situations, pregnant women can talk to their obstetricians to delay their prenatal check-ups and monitor their uterine condition (fetal movements). at home. When necessary; They should make an appointment, take every precaution, and do it as quickly as possible.

Be careful when going out for medical treatment

Pregnant women should choose the closest medical facility with the fewest daily outpatient visits. Pregnant women should also have necessary and urgent medical examinations and medical procedures, and schedule an appointment before arriving. The examination should take place in the shortest time possible.

Document your prenatal examination at the hospital and pay attention to protecting yourself throughout the entire process.

On the way to the hospital, as well as in the hospital, pregnant women should keep warm and avoid catching a cold. Pregnant women and accompanying family members should wear at all times.

When on the road or in the hospital, keep as much distance as possible (at least one meter) from other people.

Avoid using public transportation when seeking medical treatment. Instead, choose to take a taxi or drive your own family car. If necessary, open the windows to keep the air in the car cool.

Do not touch your mouth, nose or eyes before disinfecting.

Source: Collection