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A pregnant woman is more likely to develop severe Covid-19 and die from it. Several things increase the risks.
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By Roni Caryn Rabin
Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to COVID-19, and new government knowledge shows that maternal mortality rose sharply in 2021, the year of the pandemic. This is what women want to know for themselves.
If I am pregnant or looking to get pregnant, how can I protect myself from Covid?
The most important step is to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, and make sure you’re up to date on your booster shots. Covid can become a life-threatening disease during any pregnancy, however, more deaths and serious illnesses have been reported. among unvaccinated women.
Vaccines are effective for pregnancy, and a developing evidence framework on monitoring pregnancy outcomes has revealed no protective concerns.
There are other steps you can take, such as wearing a mask in public spaces, restricting your contact, physically distancing, and practicing smart hand hygiene.
What points increase my risk?
Pregnancy itself increases the chances of contracting severe covid for several biological and physiological reasons. But this threat can be amplified by pre-existing chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Pregnant women with such situations deserve to take extra precautions to avoid infections, such as staying away from crowds and people with health problems.
Other points that increase the risk of a pregnant woman: age over 25 years; being overweight; chronic lung, liver, or kidney disease; center disease physical inactivity; and be an existing ex or smoker.
Vulnerabilities do not disappear without delay after delivery. Women remain more delicate in the postpartum era and deserve to continue taking precautions.
Covid infections also increase the risk of premature birth, which can lead to serious physical disorders for a baby. Babies born to inflamed mothers have a slightly increased risk of congenital core defects, heart rhythms and metabolic and respiratory disorders, according to a study by the studies arm of Epic, the electronic medical records company.
What are the symptoms to look out for?
If you are pregnant or have recently given birth and have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose or other symptoms suggestive of Covid, you get checked for Covid and call your doctor.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends calling 911 or going to the hospital if you experience any of the following symptoms:
Shortness of breath or shortness of breath (more than normal for your pregnancy)
Continuous or tension in the chest
Sudden confusion
And to respond to others.
Blue lips or face
I’m pregnant and just got tested for Covid. And now?
Call your doctor or midwife immediately. Your doctor may recommend a medication such as Paxlovid, an antiviral remedy that reduces the risk of hospitalization and death and is safe to use during pregnancy. Treatment should be started within five days of the first symptoms.
Since the Omicron variant has become dominant, most people suffer from milder illnesses. But covid still increases the risks of hospitalization and premature birth for pregnant women. Even if you have a mild episode, you may have symptoms for an extended period of time. .
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