Jakarta – Siloam Hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Dr. Kathleen Juanita Gunawan revealed that until now experts have not found the fact that a fetus or baby is exposed to the corona virus during pregnancy and after childbirth.
He said, research is still being carried out on the relationship between positive pregnant women with the corona virus and giving birth to children infected with Covid-19.
“Until now, we are still researching, it has not been proven that there is any transmission during pregnancy or childbirth,” said Dr. Kathleen during a virtual discussion broadcast on the BNPB YouTube channel recently.
Baby illustration. (Photo: Pixabay / Rainer Maiores)
Even so, Dr. Kathleen admitted that there were a number of reports that said a number of babies were born infected with the corona virus. However, the process of infection in infants does not necessarily come from mothers who are positive for the corona virus.
The results of research so far have not confirmed that babies can be exposed since in the womb. After being born in the pandemic era, babies are also separated from their mothers in the care room.
“Indeed, there are several case reports that how come the baby was directly affected [corona] in the womb, but until now it is still being researched and we still cannot state it, “he said.
Illustration of a baby after being born in a hospital before the pandemic. (Photo: Hashtag)
It has not been proven that transmission occurs during pregnancy or childbirth.
The Pediatrician of Jati Padang Hospital, Dr. Charles added, the results of research so far have not proven that the placenta is infested with germs or the Covid-19 virus. If that happens, it is possible to become a door for transmission during the process before and after delivery.
“There is no[Coronavirus]transmitted or transmitted through pregnancy. However, we do not know which direction it will develop,” said Dr. Charles.[Viruscorona)diturunkanatauditularkanmelaluikehamilanitubelumadaTapikitatidaktahunantiperkembangannyakearahmana”ujardrCharles
Baby illustration. (Photo: pixabay.co./jarmoluk)
On that occasion, Dr. Charles said that pregnant women who are infected with the corona virus can still breastfeed their children after giving birth, or the Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (IMD) process which has an important influence on the success of mothers and babies in giving exclusive breast milk (ASI) for six months.
However, there are strict rules before mothers are allowed to perform the IMD process on their newborns. Among them are wearing masks and being supervised by medical personnel so that pandemic health protocols can be applied.
“WHO does not prohibit early initiation of breastfeeding, or first attachment after giving birth,” said Dr. Charles.
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