Coronavirus in Pregnancy
Coronavirus In Pregnancy
As this is a new virus there is very limited research on how the Coronavirus will effect pregnant mothers and newborns.
However, in China a piece of research was done on 9 pregnant mothers who had the Coronavirus and here is what they found…
? None of the 9 pregnant women developed severe pneumonia or became seriously ill.
? None of the babies that were tested, tested positive for the virus (the researchers tested the amniotic fluid, the blood from the cord)
?The virus wasn’t present in breast milk.
What this research has shown us is that it appears that pregnant women are having the same reaction to Coronavirus as non-pregnant adults. It’s also suggested that currently there is no evidence to suggest that the baby, whilst inside, is at any risk of infection from the virus.
This is very reassuring for pregnant mamas! But, this is a very small amount of pregnant women to make full generalisations and generally we know that pregnant women are vunerable when it comes to catching viruses like the flu and more specifically respiratory viruses. So it’s important that if you’re pregnant you do what you can to avoid viruses and infections. These are…
⚡️Wash hands regularly and properly with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
⚡️Avoid people who are sick
Be at least 1 metre from
anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small droplets which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has it.
⚡️Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth without washing your hands.
Why? Hands can pick up viruses from things we touch. The eyes, nose and mouth is an entry for the virus to get into your body.
It’s important that, if you suspect that you have the Coronavirus that you call 111 for further instructions.
All our antenatal classes and hypnobirthing classes are continuing as normal.
