Are pregnant and childbirth more susceptible to the new coronavirus than ordinary people? On December 15, Sun Xue, director of the Sixth Treatment District of the Obstetrics Department of Changchun Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, gave a detailed answer on the health and protection issues that pregnant women care about.
Sun Xue said that from the overall performance, the infection rate and clinical symptoms of pregnant women to Omickron are close to that of the general population. Among them, the symptoms of people with symptoms are dry throat, cough, runny nose, soreness all over the body, fever, etc. They usually improve in 3-4 days, and the course of the disease is about 7 days. Overall, infection has not had more impact on maternal health than the general population.
How should pregnant women take good protection? Sun Xue said that pregnant women who have previously suffered from underlying diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, , etc. should strengthen self-protection. Women with pregnancy plans should be vaccinated with the new coronavirus vaccine before pregnancy to enhance their immunity , and try to adjust their physical condition before getting pregnant. Regarding the daily protection points of pregnant women, Sun Xue recommends that pregnant women should wear masks when going out and entering and leaving public places, and N95 masks when visiting the hospital. Pregnant and childbirth should try to minimize going out and go to places where people gather. If you need to go out, you should take personal protection. When you are at home or in the office, ventilation should be done frequently to keep the air circulating. It should be noted that it is best to use towels, bath towels, tableware, bedding and other daily necessities for pregnant women to avoid cross infection. At the same time, you should pay attention to keeping your hands hygiene. When you go out, wash your hands frequently. Before and after meals, wash your hands with running water, soap or hand sanitizer, or use alcohol-containing hand sanitizer. When you are not sure whether your hands are clean, avoid touching your mouth, eyes, nose, sneezing or coughing with your hands, and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.
▲Source: Changchun Daily
