If a woman becomes infected with the coronavirus during pregnancy, the baby will not be infected. Despite this, care must be taken with a newborn.
There is a lot of talk about Covid-19, but few provide information about coronavirus during pregnancy. Firstly, the virus is a cause for global concern. Furthermore, it is already on practically every continent in the world. Despite this, it proliferates in different ways in each place it reaches.
Despite looking like just the flu, COVID-19 can be extremely aggressive for some risk groups. These include: the elderly and people with pre-existing diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. However, some doubts have not yet been resolved, such as “what about future mothers?”. How to deal with coronavirus during pregnancy?
According to experts, even if they are not in the risk group, it is essential that pregnant women follow the WHO (World Health Organization) guidelines and wash their hands well, avoid physical contact with other people and avoid crowds. Even so, it is recommended that they also avoid going to emergency rooms and hospitals. Only if you have severe symptoms of the disease.
Coronavirus in pregnancy
According to studies already carried out in the area, pregnant women are NOT more likely to contract the disease. Generally speaking, it can affect anyone. Unlike H1N1, pregnant women are not included in the vulnerable group. To date, most of the fatal victims have been elderly.
Therefore, the best form of prevention is to follow WHO guidelines, like the rest of the population and, above all, remain calm. It is essential that there is no panic at this time and that we also focus on mental health. Try to stay at home, relax and even include your partner in this time of social exclusion. So they can even strengthen the relationship.
To date, according to experts, the coronavirus has not been found in the amniotic fluid of pregnant women, nor in the blood or umbilical cord. In other words, it is not transmitted from mother to baby. Furthermore, there was no indication of malformation in fetuses as a result of the disease. As was the case with the Zika virus, for example.
As it has the same symptoms as the flu, you need to be careful not to confuse it. Therefore, to avoid unnecessary visits to the hospital, it is recommended that you only see a doctor if you have a high fever and difficulty breathing. If symptoms are mild, talk to your gynecologist, hydrate, rest and avoid contact with other people as much as possible.
As there is still no exclusive treatment or vaccines for the disease, it is important that pregnant women take all recommended precautions. And even pay attention to the medications you take, as some can worsen the case. Therefore, always consult your doctor first.
Divergence
According to the North American disease control and prevention agency, CDC, pregnant women are at greater risk of infection. This is because they are subject to physiological and immunological changes in their bodies. Although there is still no concrete data on Covid-19, they should be considered a risk group.
According to the CDC, women have been reported to have suffered pregnancy losses after being infected with other types of coronavirus. However, it is not yet possible to say that acquiring the new coronavirus during pregnancy will have the same consequences. In China, there are some reports of premature births in women with Covid-19. But, in any case, it is not possible to say whether the births were spontaneous or indicated as a precaution.
In short, it is important to highlight that there is no right and wrong! There are still no comparative studies and this information is based on the opinions of experts.
But what about the baby?
If a woman becomes infected with the coronavirus during pregnancy, the baby will not be infected. However, the newborn – always – is much more sensitive and vulnerable to any disease. Therefore, if the mother is diagnosed with the virus, she should avoid contact with the child.
However, breastfeeding continues to be a very important process for the baby’s health. This way, the mother can continue breastfeeding, as long as she washes her hands well before picking up the baby and wears a mask. In addition, the objects handled must also be properly sanitized.
After all, did you like this article? Then read also: Prenatal care – What it is, what it is for, what tests to take.
Source: MagazineCrescer, Estadão
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