Although our information about Covid 19 infection during pregnancy is limited, there is no current research showing that the virus passes to the baby, as in the previous SARS and MERS infections. Since the immune system is suppressed by the effect of hormones during pregnancy, severe infection may be possible. Especially those with high blood sugar and Obese pregnant women are at greater risk if they are older. In this respect, precautions, that is, not transmitting the virus to the pregnant woman, are more important. Unless there is an urgent problem, we do not recommend pregnant women to go out even for routine check-up, we recommend that they contact us by phone for questions and consultation. .
Transmission from the pregnant woman to the baby occurs mostly through droplets after birth, so there is no problem in breastfeeding the baby by taking the necessary precautions. If necessary, breast milk can be given to the baby by expressing.
The method of delivery is generally It is a cesarean section with spinal anesthesia, but normal birth can be tried in pregnant women who are fully dilated and seem to give birth very quickly.
Medication treatment is generally the same as in non-pregnant women, except that some antiviral drugs cannot be used during pregnancy. Pregnant women who have a positive virus test even if they do not have any complaints. It is useful to be monitored in the hospital, sometimes complaints of cough and shortness of breath may suddenly increase.
In summary, although the studies we have are not enough to say anything definitive, there is no evidence showing that the virus passes from the mother to the baby during pregnancy. You can protect yourself from the virus by staying at home, thus Not getting infected seems to be the best solution, but it is important to maintain social distance at home.
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