Be careful, pregnancy infections can harm the fetus
Having an infection while you are pregnant should be unsettling, mother. Especially if the infection can really affect the baby in the womb. Therefore, it is important for mothers to know the causes and ways to prevent infection.
In fact, the body already has antibodies that play a role in fighting certain viral or bacterial infections. Vaccinations that you have received previously also play a role in immunity to certain infections. However, this does not mean that you are no longer at risk of becoming infected with viruses or other bacteria that can cause serious pregnancy and fetal disorders.
In addition to the above infections, many other infections can affect the health of the fetus. For example, toxoplasmosis is transmitted by cat feces. Mothers who have pets must be extra careful when pregnant. Some pets may carry bacteria that can harm the fetus.
Although not always preventable, the risk of CMV infection, common in children, can be reduced in several ways:
It is important to note these points, especially if you work in PAUD / TK, child care centers or children's hospitals.
Although the above infections are dangerous, you don't need to worry too much. Try to get the full vaccination and follow a healthy lifestyle. Carefully prepare your mother's health before starting pregnancy. If you feel unwell and are afraid of certain infections, you can immediately consult an obstetrician. With the care of a doctor, mothers can always protect and give birth to healthy children.
In fact, the body already has antibodies that play a role in fighting certain viral or bacterial infections. Vaccinations that you have received previously also play a role in immunity to certain infections. However, this does not mean that you are no longer at risk of becoming infected with viruses or other bacteria that can cause serious pregnancy and fetal disorders.
Infection that can harm the fetus
Some infections can be transmitted by pregnant women to the baby from the uterus through the placenta, or even during labor. Without proper care, mothers from pregnancy can experience complications such as preterm labor. Go away, Mother, recognize some of these dangerous infections:
Some infections can be transmitted by pregnant women to the baby from the uterus through the placenta, or even during labor. Without proper care, mothers from pregnancy can experience complications such as preterm labor. Go away, Mother, recognize some of these dangerous infections:
- varicella
Most pregnant women are immune to chickenpox infection. However, mothers who have never had chickenpox and who have contact with people who have chickenpox have a higher risk of developing this infection. Chickenpox during pregnancy poses a dangerous risk for the mother and the baby in the womb. Seek immediate medical attention if you suffer from chickenpox during pregnancy.
- Group B Streptococcus
Pregnant women infected with group B streptococcus can transmit this infection to their babies during labor, which is very dangerous for the life of the newborn. It is recommended that an examination be carried out to detect Group B streptococcus before delivery. Doctors can do this between 35 and 37 weeks' gestation. If the infection is known, the doctor can give antibiotics before delivery to prevent transmission to the baby. You should also tell your doctor if you are allergic to certain antibiotics.
- CMV (cytomegalovirus)
These more common infections in children can cause fetal disorders if they are experienced by pregnant women, you know, Bun. Especially if you have never experienced this infection before. As a result of CMV infection, babies may experience epilepsy, hearing loss, blindness, and learning difficulties.
- Hepatitis B
Many people infected with hepatitis B do not experience any symptoms, including pregnant women. Although pregnant women with this disease can transmit it to babies in the womb, they may then suffer from liver disease with serious illness.
- Hepatitis C
Like hepatitis B, people with hepatitis C often do not experience any symptoms. This disease that spreads through the blood can be dangerous for the liver. If pregnant women suffer from hepatitis C, the baby in the womb can also suffer from this disease, even though the risk is not as big as hepatitis B.
- Genital herpes
Pregnant women with genital herpes or herpes simplex may need a cesarean section to reduce the risk of spreading the disease to the baby at the time of delivery. This infection can spread through sexual contact with an infected partner first.
- rubella
Rubella or German measles is one of the most dangerous infections for the fetus. Rubella can actually be prevented by MMR vaccination. However, this vaccine cannot be given to pregnant women. It is recommended to vaccinate before pregnancy. Pregnant women with rubella in the first four months of pregnancy may experience miscarriage or fetal defects.
In addition to the above infections, many other infections can affect the health of the fetus. For example, toxoplasmosis is transmitted by cat feces. Mothers who have pets must be extra careful when pregnant. Some pets may carry bacteria that can harm the fetus.
How to reduce the risk of infection in pregnant women
To prevent the spread of infection, keep your distance from all sick colleagues and family members. Unfortunately, not all diseases cause symptoms. Often, a person does not know that he is suffering from a certain infection. Therefore, it is important for mothers to conduct health checks before and during pregnancy.
In addition, mothers can follow some of the guidelines below.
To prevent the spread of infection, keep your distance from all sick colleagues and family members. Unfortunately, not all diseases cause symptoms. Often, a person does not know that he is suffering from a certain infection. Therefore, it is important for mothers to conduct health checks before and during pregnancy.
In addition, mothers can follow some of the guidelines below.
- If you raise pets, like cats, during pregnancy, seek help from others to meet their needs, especially cleaning their stools and cages.
- Mothers should avoid touching cats or other sick animals.
- If you often garden or grow crops, you must wear gloves to do this.
- Always make sure to wash vegetables and fruits that will be consumed.
- Make sure eggs, fish and meat are cooked before eating, Mother.
Although not always preventable, the risk of CMV infection, common in children, can be reduced in several ways:
- Avoid kissing the lips of small children. It's best to kiss or kiss the forehead.
- Wash your hands regularly with warm water and soap, especially after changing a child's diaper.
- Mothers should not share the use of eating or drinking utensils in the same glass as children.
It is important to note these points, especially if you work in PAUD / TK, child care centers or children's hospitals.
Although the above infections are dangerous, you don't need to worry too much. Try to get the full vaccination and follow a healthy lifestyle. Carefully prepare your mother's health before starting pregnancy. If you feel unwell and are afraid of certain infections, you can immediately consult an obstetrician. With the care of a doctor, mothers can always protect and give birth to healthy children.
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