Gynecology, Obstetrics and In Vitro Fertilization Specialist Op. Dr. Seval Taşdemir stated that it is not possible to give a clear answer to this question at the moment, but all necessary precautions should be taken.
Pregnant women do not seem to have a higher risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus than other people, but there is still a lot we do not know. Pregnant women diagnosed with coronavirus in China are treated in designated hospitals, and published reports of such cases include only dozens of people.
What is the risk of getting an infection during pregnancy?
One reason to worry about Covid-19 during pregnancy is that people are more likely to get infections such as flu when they are pregnant. This is partly because pregnancy suppresses a person's immune system. Additionally, in the later stages of pregnancy, the fetus and uterus (womb) may begin to put pressure on other organs, including the lungs. As a result, some areas of the lungs may circulate less air and become more prone to infection.
During pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, long-lasting high fever may be the cause of low fever. There is some evidence that pregnant women are at risk of serious illness from MERS and SARS, viruses similar to the new coronavirus, and that these infections increase the risk of miscarriage. However, it is difficult to say for sure because the number of patients to provide scientific evidence has not yet been reached. There are many different reasons that can cause miscarriage during pregnancy.
In case studies in China, it was found that it was not transmitted to the baby
A report recently published by experts at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China found that four babies It involves four women who were infected with the virus when they gave birth. All four women caught the virus while giving birth. However, it reveals that all four babies were born healthy without any covid-19 symptoms. The virus was not detected in any of the babies as a result of the tests performed. However, according to the current information from Wuhan, the Corona Virus was transmitted from the mother who gave birth to her baby. Health institutions advise new mothers infected with the virus to take precautions such as washing their hands and wearing a face mask while breastfeeding. It is recommended that expectant mothers take more precautions during pregnancy.
It is recommended that expectant mothers take more precautions during pregnancy.
Within the scope of the risks that may be caused by medication use during pregnancy, the expectant mother should be protected from all kinds of infections and viruses. It is recommended to take extra precautions against the risk of catching it. For this, they need to take precautions to protect themselves against the disease, such as avoiding crowded areas and washing hands frequently. It is recommended that they have regular check-ups, eat healthy, sleep regularly, and take light walks outdoors to strengthen the immune system.
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