COVID-19: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
There is currently no international indication that pregnant women are at greater risk than the general population due to the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Top specialized organizations have collected questions and answers about pregnancy and coronavirus infections.
AS A PREGNANT WOMAN, DO I HAVE A LARGER RISK OF CORONARY THAN OTHER WOMEN?
There is currently no international indication that pregnant women are at greater risk than the general population due to the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The vast majority of pregnant women are expected to have only mild or moderate symptoms, similar to the common cold or flu. More serious symptoms such as pneumonia appear to be more common in the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, or long-term illness. If you have heart or lung disease before pregnancy, complications from respiratory infections such as coronavirus infections could be more likely.
WHAT EFFECTS DO THE CORONADE HAVE ON MY BABY IF I DIAGNOSE IT WITH AN INFECTION?
Since it is a very new virus, we are just beginning to learn about it. There are no signs of an increased risk of miscarriage. There is also no indication that the virus can be transmitted to the baby during pregnancy (this is called vertical transmission). It is therefore considered unlikely that the virus will cause abnormalities in the fetus. So far, no newborns have been infected. No abnormalities were reported in mother and child.
WHAT CAN I DO TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CORONADE?
Most importantly, wash your hands regularly and efficiently as soon as you get home or work from public places. Avoid contact with everyone, including family, if you have symptoms of a cold or fever. Here are some tips to help you better reduce your risk of infection:
WHAT ARE THE TRAVEL ADVICE WHEN I AM PREGNANT?
First of all, to avoid transmission, you should keep your distance from other travelers - in everyday life, as well as on the road by train, bus, etc. You should follow the advice of the Ministry of Health, which is updated regularly. Everyone, including pregnant women, should make sure they have adequate insurance policies before traveling. You should also check if your travel insurance covers the birth and care of your newborn in case you have to give birth abroad. Compared to abroad, the travel risk for pregnant women is not higher than for other travelers. See the Foreign Ministry website for travel warnings for certain areas
WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU WERE IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH PEOPLE WHO WERE POSITIVE FOR COVID-19?
Covid-19 infection manifests as flu-like symptoms such as dry cough, fever, runny nose and fatigue. Breathing problems, sore throat, headache and body aches, nausea, diarrhea and chills were also reported. Call your gynecologist by phone. Through this you will be informed about all further measures. Regardless of the symptoms, contact your healthcare provider immediately. There are currently no treatment options or known vaccinations. The diagnosis is made by a test from the mouth and throat area.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM POSITIVE IN CORONADE?
If you have been positively diagnosed with coronavirus, you should call your gynecologist to find out about your diagnosis. If you do not have mild symptoms and there are no risk factors for complications for you or other people in the household (eg related chronic underlying diseases), you can stay home under the supervision of a doctor. If you have more severe symptoms, you may need to be treated.
WHEN SHOULD I REMAIN IN ISOLATION?
Isolation is recommended if:
You have come in contact with someone who is infected with coronavirus.
Have you visited a specific area or country where COVID-19 cases occur or have been identified as a risk area?
You have symptoms that indicate a coronavirus infection.
If you test positive your virus is recommended to stay home.
CRITERIA FOR LIFTING ISOLATION MEASURES AND EXIT FROM THE HOSPITAL:
To the best of our knowledge, discharge from home or hospital is acceptable no earlier than 14 days after the onset of symptoms and all of the following criteria are met:
No fever for at least 48 hours.
Asymptomatic for at least 24 hours associated with acute COVID-19 disease
also
2 negative test results for SARS-CoV-2-PCR at 24 hour intervals obtained from neck swabs.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM ASKED TO ISOLATE?
Pregnant women who have been advised to isolate themselves should stay home and avoid contact with others for 14 days.
Specifically, this means:
Do not go to school or work or in public places;
Do not use public transport - stay home and do not allow visits.
Ventilate the rooms in which you remain for as long as the isolation lasts.
separate yourself as much as possible from other people in the household
using their own towels, dishes and utensils and eating at different times.
Ask friends and relatives or use delivery services to serve your needs. Delivery should then be made without direct contact.
CAN I FOLLOW MY BIRTHDAY APPOINTMENTS DURING ISOLATION?
You should contact your gynecologist to let them know that you are currently isolated for possible or confirmed coronavirus infection. It is possible that normal prenatal appointments will be delayed without harming you or your baby until the isolation is over.
If your gynecologist tells you that your appointment can not wait, the necessary precautions are taken so that you can book the appointment.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FEEL COMFORTABLE OR WORRY ABOUT MY BABY DURING ISOLATION
Your gynecologist and responsible health authority, together with you and your family, should determine the procedure in advance in the event of an emergency or deterioration beyond your normal mobility. The procedure must include the host hospital, the documents to be transported and the appropriate means of transport to the hospital. Pregnant women are advised not to visit hospitals or clinics unless they urgently need medical help. If you are concerned about your own well-being or that of your unborn child during the isolation phase, contact your gynecologist. If hospital admission is recommended, pregnant women are required to travel by private transport to arrange transportation to the hospital and to inform the clinic by telephone before entering.
WILL ISOLATION BECAUSE OF A SUSPICIOUS OR CONFIRMED COVID-19 INFECTION AFFECT THE PLACE OF BIRTH?
As a precaution, pregnant women with suspected or confirmed coronavirus infection are advised to go to the birth clinic where the baby is constantly monitored electronically and the oxygen level can be checked at any time. Continuous fetal monitoring is used to monitor your baby's response to labor. Because continuous fetal monitoring can only be performed in a maternity ward where there are doctors and midwives, it is not recommended to give birth at home or in a birth center where there are only midwives.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I GO TO THE BIRTH DURING THE ISOLATION PHASE?
If you are going to give birth during the isolation, seek the advice of your gynecologist and let him know that you suspect or have confirmed a coronavirus infection and he will advise you on the options.
CAN I BE SURE THAT CLINICAL MEETINGS AT BIRTH WILL BE SAFE?
At present, at least one attendant is still being admitted to many hospitals and clinics. However, this rating may change at any time.
CAN I TRANSMIT THE CORONADE TO MY BABY?
Because it is a new virus, there is limited evidence for treating coronavirus infection in women who have just given birth. However, there are no reports that women diagnosed with coronavirus infection during the third trimester of pregnancy have transmitted the virus to their babies in the womb. The database is too small in this case. No virus has been found in at least 20 newborns so far. All infections occurred in the 3rd trimester.
WILL MY BABY BE CHECKED FOR CORONADE?
Yes, if a coronavirus was suspected or confirmed at birth, your baby will be tested for coronavirus.
CAN I STAY WITH MY BABY IF I SUSPECT OR CONFIRM THE CORONADE
Yes, if that is your wish. As long as your baby is okay and does not need to be cared for in an incubator. A discussion of the risks and benefits should take place between you, your family and the doctors who care for your baby. This proposition may change as knowledge of the new virus evolves.
CAN I BREASTFEED MY BABY?
Yes, there is currently no evidence that the virus can be transmitted through breast milk. Therefore, the recognized benefits of breastfeeding are believed to outweigh the potential risks of coronavirus transmission. Infected mothers or suspected cases should prevent the transmission of the virus by droplet infection during breastfeeding through hygiene measures, such as proper hand washing before and after contact with the child and wearing a face mask. This proposition may change as knowledge of the new virus evolves.
If you want to breastfeed your baby, the following precautions are recommended:
Wash your hands long before touching your baby, breast pump or bottle.
Wear a face mask while breastfeeding.
Follow the breast pump cleaning recommendations after each use.
If you want to feed your baby with foreign milk, it is recommended that you strictly follow the sterilization instructions.
If a mother is unable to breastfeed her baby, breast milk can also be pumped and fed to the baby through another person. Hygiene must also be taken into account here and the pump and vial must be sterilized after use.
* The content on this blog is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health care providers with questions you may have about medical conditions.
