Positive confirmed case of COVID-19 in pregnant mother continue to increase. This makes pregnant women have to be extra careful in maintaining their health.
Pregnancy makes a few unique changes to the body’s immune system. At the same time, the body must also protect itself and take care of the growing fetus.
This condition may be exacerbated if the pregnant woman has comorbidities. This is because pregnant women who are infected with COVID-19 with comorbidities will be at higher risk of experiencing severe symptoms than the general population.
In addition, pregnancy also makes the work of the lungs and cardiovascular system increase, especially in the last trimester of pregnancy. So, it is very dangerous if you are confirmed to be pregnant with COVID-19 because the lungs will be the most influential part, which will increase the weight of the work.
Therefore, pregnant mother must fortify themselves from the COVID-19 virus in the following ways.
- Must wear a mask
- Wash your hands regularly
- Avoid crowds by keeping your distance
- Reduce mobilization
- Get vaccinated against COVID-19
- Continuing to take pregnancy vitamins
- Eat nutritious and balanced foods, such as vegetables, fruit, and all high-protein intakes
- Enough sleep
- Avoid panic or stress
- Use telemedicine consultation with a doctor when necessary.
If you are already positive for COVID-19, pregnant women need to consult an obstetrician and make sure the symptoms are mild or severe.
Here are the differences in the symptoms of COVID-19 in pregnant women that you must know.
Mild symptoms:
- cough
- have a cold
- fever
- body feels sore
- sore throat
- headache
- sneeze
- anosmia (loss of sense of smell)
- ageusia (loss of sense of taste).
Moderate symptoms:
- includes mild to severe symptoms such as fever that does not subside
- persistent diarrhea
- Complaints of shortness of breath with a respiratory rate of 12-30 times per minute
- by checking the oxygen saturation oximeter below 95 percent.
Severe symptoms:
- more severe than moderate symptoms.
In moderate-to-severe symptoms it is recommended to be hospitalized, as well as mild symptoms but have comorbidities such as Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension to assess the condition of the mother and baby more intensively.
Here is a self-isolation guide to vaccine rules for pregnant mother who have been infected with COVID-19.
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