Do pregnant women are at high risk during COVID-19?

One of the most sensible question to think and answer. Today when the single lives are struggling in hospitals to get cured in anyway they could, the other group of those who carry the unborn in their body do have many queries in mind about will they be safe? Will their babies would be safe? Will the next coming months won’t build any barrier for them and their baby? And many more of such types.

Well here some of the reliable answers are given and kept in mind that they won’t harm them in anyway.

What are the chances of pregnant women being at risk of getting COVID-19?

According to the researchers, this very group of pregnant women who are soon to be the moms is considered as a vulnerable group for the virus COVID-19 to attack on them. Here the vulnerable means the least affected of all or a small proportion is affected. The data built by government agencies demonstrate that about 2/3 of the pregnant women does not showed any type of symptoms and other who have showed were only mild that is cold or flu like. And thus no such risk has been illustrated till now.

Which period of pregnancy should be cared most in COVID-19?

Basically, the all 9 months of pregnancy are important to be cared with proper guidance. But there is a particular period which is needed to be majorly looked after is the 3^rd trimester, which is the 28+ week’s pregnancy. The researchers have also found out that the pregnancy of 28+ weeks is at high risk in this pandemic phase. Once attacked by the virus at this trimester would lead to severe suffering or hospitalization.

In addition to this, the antenatal that is the initial 6-8 weeks of pregnancy should also be kept in check with conscious monitoring of body temperature, oxygen saturation and blood pressure.

Could the COVID-19 virus pass through an infected mother to a new born baby?

After examining the amniotic fluid that is present around the foetus in womb, no samples of active virus are found in it or in the breast milk. So it could be concluded that there are very less chances of transmission of virus from the maternal body to the neonatal that is the new born.

But the baby can possess virus, if the infected mother does not follow the precautions at the time of feeding or handling the baby.

Should pregnant women take natural remedies for COVID-19?

The herbal remedies or the natural remedies or the home remedies may go wrong sometimes for normal human body than it can also give adverse results on pregnant body too. The word natural does not mean safe or harmless. Some of the herbs may do harm like turmeric can lead to abortion, ginger can result in heart burn or abdominal pain or nausea, almond oil can give preterm birth, raspberry leaf could left it with the caesarian type of delivery.

The herbal products may consist of certain chemicals or pesticides or various contaminants. The harmful effects are not resulted by all herbs as some of them may be essential for the body. But no guarantee lies anywhere that they are truly safe to be consumed. Hence, before taking any herbs one should consult with their physician.

Also read : What are the Natural remedies to prevent Covid-19? 

Can pre-existing illness cause risk in COVID-19?

Yes, those pregnant women who are infected and have mild symptoms can develop severe infection in their body if they are suffering from any pre-existing illness. As the particular disease would have minimized the immunity system metabolism significantly in body. The diseases which could be proven to be harmful are:

·        Hypertension.

·        Diabetes.

·        Asthma.

·        Respiratory tract problems.

·        Pneumonia.

·        Obesity.

·        If the woman is aged than it could also be dangerous. 

A data says about 96% of pregnant women suffering from COVID-19 were already the sufferer of pneumonia.

 

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What diet and precautions should be taken in pregnancy during COVID-19?

 

Well during pregnancy, it should be the most particular topic to be looked upon. And in this pandemic it is now the most sincere topic to be looked upon. Following guidelines should be followed for the diet and health of a pregnant woman:-

·        The lunch, breakfast and dinner should contain adequate amount of calories preferred by the physician according to the physical health of the going to be mother.

·        Plenty of sleep is necessary for a pregnant woman.

·        Water intake is essential in order to flush out the toxins and also keep the body hydrated for full day long.

·        For hydration one can opt for other options too like lemon juice or certain beverages free from caffeine and sugar.

·        Eat better, feel better. Motto should be followed. That healthy food helps in boosting up the immune system.

·        Avoid the factory items or high sugar content items like cake, cookies or chips.

·        Add up lots of fruits and veggies to the shopping list as varying colors, varying nutrients.

·        Avoid the foods which have high content of sodium.

·        One can also go for frozen fruits and veggies in he ongoing lockdown conditions when there is vulnerability of fresh fruits and veggies.

·        Prefer to take foods rich in vitamin-C, vitamin-D and zinc.

·        Proteins, fiber and fat intakes should also not be compromised.

·        Anti-oxidant rich food items or herbs could be consumed but with proper consultation of the physician.

·        Never overeat in one sitting, instead go for small diet per sitting, may it be for multiple times.

·        Multivitamins should be taken in prescription by the doctor.

·        Exercise regularly so as to maintain the body activity.

·        Meditate with deep breaths for at least 6-7 minutes daily.

·        Self-medication should not be done in this condition.

·        Body temperature, oxygen saturation level and blood pressure should be kept in check in every 6 hours.

·        Seek medical help if any kind of symptom is seen or blueness in nails and severe chest pain occurs.

·        Follow social distancing and face covering and also the sanitization protocols.

 

Why do caesarian is preferred by doctors for infective pregnant mothers?

 

When a patient suffering from COVID-19 is pregnant or a pregnant woman acquires COVID-19 than they might have low oxygen saturation levels and if normal delivery is done then there are chances of severe decrease in the oxygen levels which might be dangerous. Therefore, in order to keep safe the mother and the baby both, the mode of delivery –caesarian is prescribed.

 

Should pregnant women go for COVID-19 vaccination?

The researchers have found out after several examinations of vaccines that the pregnant women or the women who are planning for pregnancy should not go for vaccination as it might cause adverse effects on their health. Or those who got vaccinated or prioritize vaccination over planning pregnancy than they should not plan for about 2-3 months after vaccination.

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Many questions in the article are answered. Might it help all out there some one in anyway. Many cases are cured easily in home isolation may it of a normal human or a pregnant woman. If symptoms acquired are much critical to hold in home isolation then seek for immediate medical help.

 

Be safe. Be healthy. Be at home.