Coronavirus Outbreak: Check Out New Guideline for Pregnant Women

Where every year comes with new resolutions and more enthusiasm, unfortunately this is the year of the rat. 2020 is dealing with the worst situation from the beginning, from bushfires in Australia and now this pandemic, it is probably not a better start. The novel Coronavirus has engulfed the entire world as the disease is highly dangerous and the situation is getting worse day by day. 

This is perhaps the most critical time for pregnant women and infants as they need extra care and it becomes a crucial part of care amid coronavirus outbreak. They need more attention than usual because there are a few cases in which an infant was coronavirus positive. As the pandemic has stretched out to the world, considering the seriousness of the infection, the ministry of health and families has released a new Coronavirus guideline for pregnant ladies and where they should be worried about this. 

Scroll down to go through the recent pre & post delivery guidelines for pregnant women from the government.

1. Pregnant women with suspected or confirmed coronavirus infected would have their delivery at secondary and territory level points where they will be kept isolated from regular patients.
2. All medical college hospitals were advised to maintain separate OT for pregnant women, the health department mentioned guidelines. 
3. Infants born to women with COVID-19 should be fed according to the guidelines and what do the guidelines say? Check below.
4. Mothers with Coronavirus infection should take necessary precautions while breastfeeding. Such mothers need to maintain respiratory hygiene by using a triple-layer mask and should sanitize their hands before and after contacting the baby.  
5. ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery) and Asha Workers should keep a distance between all pregnant women and especially high-risk pregnancies to ensure early detection of complications and follow up. 

So these are the guidelines for pregnant women that should be followed by every health care department like hospitals and by individuals themselves. Here are some frequently asked questions about coronavirus outbreak and pregnancy.