Pregnant women and couples planning to have a baby have a lot of worries and questions during this pandemic. Health guidelines like social distancing, self-quarantining and cancellation of routine medical treatments is causing anxieties. But these guidelines are the only way to protect patients from this contagious virus and stay healthy.
Commonly Asked Questions From Couples
Expecting mothers as well as couples planning for pregnancy must stay at home and keep calm during this COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from following healthy food habits, couples should also watch this video by Dr. Samir Pawar (M.D.) from AKPI Womens Hospital in Nashik.
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Key Precautions For Expecting Mothers
Besides taking proper care of your health and maintaining a nutritious diet, here are some other points that couples should keep in mind.
- Stay at home, it will help you stay safe
- Regularly wash your hands, face and feet with soap to maintain required hygiene
- Follow required social distancing guidelines by your local government
- Cough into your elbow and not your palms to prevent and chances
- Gargle with lukewarm saltwater at-least twice a day
- Consult your doctor on daily health checkups and medicines
- Take appointment for physical visit only in case of emergencies
Important to stay at home, eat healthy and maintain physical well-being.
Emergency Cases – Contact Details
In case of any emergency situations, take an appointment before visiting the hospital.Gud