Top Tips For Pregnancy Care Post Pandemic

Women have to take care of many things during pregnancy. Along with themselves, now they also have the responsibility of another life which is growing inside them. During this time, the risk of infection in pregnant women also increases greatly.

These infections are very harmful to pregnant women as well as the child. There are some infections due to which the baby is born prematurely or his birth weight is very low. These can cause some diseases in the child which are very dangerous. Due to infections, the child may have deafness, mental or physical weakness. That's why you should keep getting your checkup done by the doctor regularly during antenatal care. Along with this, one should also try to protect herself from these infections.

Bacterial Vaginosis

In the vagina of women, good bacteria are present in the normal state, which protects them from external infection. But sometimes, the number of these bacteria increases much more than normal. Due to this, symptoms like itching, burning, green and smelly liquid are seen in the vagina. Its risk increases even more during pregnancy.

Rubella Virus

Rubella virus infection occurs in the early months of pregnancy. Because of this there is a risk of miscarriage. That is why after becoming pregnant, women should get their immunity test done against this virus. Women who do not have antibodies against rubella should get the vaccine.

Cytomegalovirus

This is a very common infection in which in most cases there is no harm to the child. About 1 to 4% of women get this infection during pregnancy. Most children, who have this infection, do not get sick.

Hepatitis B and C

Babies can have both hepatitis B and C before birth, but only hepatitis B is passed from mother to child. Babies who get hepatitis B from their mothers at birth are given both antibodies and vaccinations. There is currently no cure to prevent mother-transmitted hepatitis C in babies. That is why its prevention is important.

Chicken Pox (Varicella)

Infection with this virus can cause pneumonia in pregnant women, which causes death in some cases. Vaccines are available for this. If a woman is trying to become pregnant, she should conceive only 30 days after this vaccine.

Zika Virus

In the last two years, many cases of Zika virus have been reported around the world. This mosquito-borne virus is very dangerous for pregnant women and newborn babies. Infection with this virus causes conjunctivitis, rashes, high fever and joint pain.

Due to infection of this virus, the brain of children is not fully developed at the time of birth. In many cases, the size of the head remains large or small and the vision is also greatly reduced. Although this virus is spread by mosquitoes, but unprotected sex is also a big reason for this.

How to avoid these infections during pregnancy?

• During pregnancy, women need to take extra precautions. That is why you should also try to stay away from such infections by taking care of yourself.
• Do not eat undercooked meat and stale fish.
• Avoid eating raw fruits. If you have food, clean it thoroughly, then eat it.
• Keep yourself and your private parts clean.

Stress and Anxiety Due to Infections

It is natural for pregnant women to experience stress and anxiety at the thought of pregnancy and childbirth. But this epidemic of coronavirus has increased this stress and stress in pregnant women manifold. Due to the virus, both the pregnant mother and the unborn child can be in danger. On the other hand, the effects of stress and depression can affect the mother and the child for a long time.

It is very important that while planning pregnancy, you should pay full attention to how pregnant women can be stress-free during this time. For every woman, giving birth to a child is considered a very important stage in her life. During this, the woman gets physically and mentally exhausted.

In this difficult time, pregnant women need to stay away from stress as much as possible. However, if the pregnant woman is experiencing extreme stress, depression and restlessness, then it is a cause for concern. Pregnancy causes physical and mental changes. Sometimes first-time mothers may experience depression.

What Causes Stress in Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, there are many changes inside women, whose direct effect is visible on their behavior and mood. As a result of this, the problem of excessive anger or irritability can appear in many women.

Apart from this, it is also very common for some women to feel nervous and afraid. These are two feelings that, if not controlled in time, can take the form of terrible depression. Along with this, there can also be an increase in the blood pressure of the pregnant woman, which can have a bad effect on the health of the baby.

Along with physical changes, hormonal changes are also quite common during pregnancy. It is these hormonal changes that increase irritability, restlessness, and anger. Apart from this, financial problems, family responsibilities, work stress, and the death of a close family member can put a pregnant woman under stress during pregnancy. Medication can also sometimes trigger stress during pregnancy.

Top Tips For Stress- Free Pregnancy

• Get regular health checkups done by obstetricians and gynecologists during pregnancy.
• Try to stay away from social media.
• Try to maintain a diary during pregnancy and mention your daily routine in it. This way it will be easier to identify the things that trigger the stress.
• Improve your mood by watching comedy shows and movies.
• Do yoga and workout, these activities increase the production of happy hormones in the body.
• Do not try to suppress your feelings, express them openly.
• Try to read a good book during pregnancy, because reading keeps the mind stable.
• Add nutrients to the diet and improve the regular diet as per the doctor's advice.
• If you have a hobby of something, then spend this time in fulfilling that hobby.
• Don't hesitate to seek help. Help taken at the right time can make a big difference.
• Getting plenty of sleep During this, giving maximum rest to both body and mind is the first step towards a healthy pregnancy.

So, now embrace the healthy lifestyle to keep infections at bay. If you have tried everything to avoid infections, and still you are prone to infections and stress, reach out to us. Consult our doctors at Post Covid Centerswho will provide you their expertise in avoiding and treating infections and stress during pregnancy.

Call 469-545-9983 to book a telehealth appointment for a home check-up.