Lattakia-Sana
Fears of infection with the Corona virus emerging in a pregnant woman and suffer more psychological pressure for fear of its impact on the safety and health of her fetus and perhaps his life, while the numbers do not show any evidence about infection of pregnant women with the new virus more than others. Experts warn that it is necessary to consult a doctor when symptoms such as fever, cough, and warn against taking medications randomly.
While a new study in China showed that the virus may be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her fetus after following the case of 33 women infected with Coved 19, three of whom gave birth to HIV-infected fetuses and recovered later, experts believe that this study does not give absolute results as a result of the small sample and therefore should not be adopted and spread fear Among women.
Obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Ruba Yahya Bilal made it clear to SANA health that there is no scientific evidence that the virus can lead to miscarriage or a higher risk of contracting the virus in pregnant women compared to others.
To prevent corona virus, Bilal recommended pregnant women to increase the body’s immunity through a healthy and varied diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A, C, E and D, and calcium, preferring to eat citrus fruits, broccoli, garlic, spinach, yogurt, and lots of fluids, especially green tea, that contribute to strengthening the immune system and fighting diseases.
The gynecologist stressed the need for pregnant women to communicate with their own doctor as soon as they feel symptoms such as high temperature, coughing, difficulty breathing, or contact with people with respiratory illnesses warning against taking any medication or drug without medical advice.
And on the precautionary measures that should be followed in private clinics, the obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Mays Hayek mentioned the necessity to adhere to specific times for each patient and to limit themselves to emergency cases to alleviate congregations, periodic sterilization, good ventilation, doctors wear gags and do not shake hands.
Hayek called for not leaving the house except in cases of extreme necessity and not mixing with others or being in places of gathering and crowding, and avoiding touching the nose and mouth except after making sure of the cleanliness of the hands and completely changing clothes upon return and washing hands with soap and water for a period of 20 seconds.
Rasha Raslan
