Coronavirus and Pregnancy: Does the coronavirus affect pregnant women?
- Dr. Antonio Requena, medical director of IVI, asks for calm before the evolution of the coronavirus
- The Lancet magazine publishes the first study between coronavirus and pregnancy: There is no evidence of mother-child contagion
The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has generated a global social alert that hits different population groups, awakening in pregnant women a special concern regarding the effects of this disease on them and their future babies.
At this point, IVI wants to convey a message of tranquility and prudence. The company is actively monitoring the evolution of the disease and is in contact with the health authorities.
“It is clear that more and more countries and people are affected by this virus, a situation that shakes the social strata and forces the creation of protocols to stop these infections as much as possible. These are turbulent moments and, given the circumstances, we must remain calm and know the scientific evidence that will help us face the coronavirus and its effects with the greatest objectivity, without losing sight of its proven consequences, and limiting the reliability of the unproven hypotheses ”, comments Dr. Antonio Requena, IVI’s medical director.
How to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
- Frequent hand washing
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a bent elbow or a tissue
- Avoid hand contact with eyes, nose and mouth
- Before the appearance of any symptoms, avoid close contact with other people
The new coronavirus was identified in China in late 2019 and is a new strain that had not previously been seen in humans. The most common symptoms of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are:
- Fever
- Cough
- Feeling short of breath
The data offered by the Ministry of Health, claim that 80% of those affected have mild symptoms. As on other occasions, the population most at risk is that which, due to age or comorbidities, presents a weaker medical condition than the rest of the population. You can see the video published by the ministry that collects the basic information that we must all have and follow.
