Pregnancy, an exciting phase of a woman’s life, but at the same time it is stressful phase also. Your body is witnessing number of changes, be it physical change, hormonal change, or emotional change and with every change your mind races with a zillion questions and concerns, some mild while some serious.

The most prominent question that hits your mind is, how illness during pregnancy of a woman will impact her baby? It is advised to a lady who is pregnant, to quickly consult your doctor, even if you develop a fever during pregnancy because certain viruses may affect your baby’s health.

We all are aware with the deadliest virus that is currently in trend all over the world and that is COVID-19, which first appeared in year 2019 in the Wuhan City of China. COVID-19 virus is still a mysterious disease, as many of its facts has yet not been discovered and well-studied!

If A Pregnant Woman Reports COVID Positive…….

There have been various conversation about the risk of a pregnant women getting infected with COVID, however these conversations rarely have conclusions. As per a recent study by Oxford University, pregnant women infected with COVID-19 and their newborn babies might face a higher risk of complications than previously known. Though this does not hold for all pregnant women.

The studies carried out by Oxford University need more research for concrete result on this very sensitive matter. However, experts say be careful with if you get covid positive while pregnancy, as you are dealing with two lives. However, you need not panic if there are no complication involved.

There is nothing to panic about as mild cases can be easily cured at home with proper diet, rest, and exercise. Though during the advanced stages of pregnancy, there could be some complications as the immunity of the would-be mother is compromised at this time. They advices a pregnant woman to limit her hospital visit in COVID times and visit only when it necessary, in order not to get exposed with eth virus.

Second Wave Of COVID-19…….

During the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the virus very less infected a pregnant woman, while during the second this number is gradually increasing. Pregnant women who have other comorbidities are more at risk. It has been witnessed in many cases that the COVID effect baby in the womb by reducing the amniotic fluid around the baby. 

As per experts the reason behind more cases of COVID in pregnant woman is because of the new strain or mutant variant of the COVID-19 virus. They also say that this new variant sometime escapes the RT-PCR test.

However, the good news on this sensitive matter is that, till date no cases have been witnessed with birth complications due to COVID. Doctors say that the complication in the pregnancy arise in case if the pregnant lady faces low level of oxygen or has any other comorbidities.

What A Pregnant Women Should Do If She Get COVID Positive? 

A pregnant lady should be more careful during the COVID times as she is dealing with two lives. She must always follow the Covid safety protocols and do not step out until necessary.

Experts advice, very first do not panic if you are pregnant and you get covid positive, as your panic situation will effect baby growth in your womb. Relax yourself and quickly get in touch with your doctor, do not rush to hospital in panic. Remember most Covid cases can be managed at home with phone consultations with the doctor.

Do not self-medicate yourself, and always consult your doctor for any confusion regarding the medicines, even for supplements. Immediately isolate yourself. Keep checking your temperature and oxygen levels every 6 hours.

Keep taking your vitamins and zinc along with a healthy diet and rest. Moderate exercise is also recommended.

When Do A Pregnant Women Need Immediate Medical Attention? 

If your temperature does not subside even after taking paracetamol for four days and at any time your oxygen level goes below 94, you must talk to your doctor. If you have severe chest pain, blueness of the nails, you might need hospitalization.

Experts says that, the third trimester is the crucial time, and it is important to be more careful during this time. This is because, during this phase breathing is compromised and immunity is low. So be careful and keep following COVID protocols.

Stay Informed! Stay Safe! 

Thank You!