Because of the physiological changes that occur naturally during the embargo, women are at increased risk of viral infections, although their immune system is less active; however, in the case of SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus responsible for COVID. -19, even though the woman’s immune system on board is more committed, to the risk of developing more severe symptoms of the disease.
However, although there is no evidence of the severity of COVID-19 linked to the embargo, it is important for a woman to adopt hygiene and precautionary habits to prevent transmission and transmission to others. people, like washing their hands with water and water, wash regularly and cover your mouth and nose so you can stop it. Complies with COVID-19 protection.
There are still few reports of complications related to COVID-19 during the embargo.
However, according to a study in the United States [1], this indicates that the new coronavirus can cause clots in the placenta to decrease the amount of blood transported to the baby; However, despite this, the baby’s development does not appear to be affected at all, as most of them were born with the right weight and normal development for gestational age.
Even the coronaviruses responsible for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV-1) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) were associated with serious complications during the embargo, as kidney complications, need for hospitalization and endotracheal intubation, SARS- CoV-2 is not associated with any complications, however, for women with severe symptoms, it is important to contact the health service and follow recommended guidelines.
In a study of 9 women on board confirmed with COVID-19 [2], none of their babies tested positive for the new type of coronavirus, suggesting that the virus is not transmitted from mother to child during childbirth.
This study found the virus in amniotic fluid, baby throat and day care, to check for risk to the baby, however, the virus was not found in any of these investigations, indicating that there is a risk of transmission of the virus to the baby during childbirth or minimal lactation.
Another study of 38 positive pregnant women for SARS-CoV-2 [3] also indicated that babies tested negative for the virus, confirming the hypothesis of the first study.
According to WHO [4] and some studies in pregnant women [2,3], the risk of transmitting the infection from the new coronavirus to the baby appears to be very low and, therefore, it is desirable that the very affectionate woman feel well, and do so.
It is only recommended that the woman be careful while breastfeeding to protect the baby from other modes of transmission, such as washing her hands before giving birth and wearing a mask during lactation.
Symptoms of COVID-19 in the range range from mild to moderate, with symptoms similar to those of people who appear to be not included, including:
In some cases diarrhoea and breathing difficulties are also observed, and it is important that in these situations the woman immediately goes to the hospital, we know how to identify the symptoms of COVID-19.
There is still no evidence that the symptoms presented by the woman are severe during pregnancy or that there may be complications for the baby during pregnancy, it is important that the woman take preventive measures to prevent the contagion of the new coronavirus, such as:
In addition, it is important for the woman on board to remain at rest, drink plenty of fluids and have healthy habits so that the immune system continues to function and COVID-19 and other viral diseases are avoided.
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