During the unprecedented times of the modern world experiencing a global pandemic, it is fair to say expectant mothers all over the world, at that time, would likely not have been feeling as concerned about their pending labor since mothers-to-be felt back in World War II. There were so many urgent questions at the time (which some of the below articles addressed).
With Covid-19 community transmission, and weighing up the Risks vs Benefits of in-person contact with the Birth Practitioner, there were so many worries around how regularly during a pregnancy women should have in-person assessments with their Birth Practitioner. And during the pandemic, what is the minimum amount of ultrasound sonography scans to be done to ensure fetal wellness is being vigilantly monitored? Plus was it safe to be delivered in a hospital? Or was it safer to give birth at home or in a Birth Centre? Complex questions impacted by pre-existing medical conditions, obstetric complications, and geography.
Science knows healthy pregnant women are more vulnerable to viral illness and bacterial infection than the healthy non-pregnant population, but what extra immune boosting fortification should expectant mothers do?
There were so many questions – not just “should I get vaccinated”!
Is it safe to be delivered in a hospital? Or is it safer to give birth at home or in a Birth Centre? That is a complex question impacting by pre-existing medical conditions, obstetric complications and geography. So how does the woman decide what is best for her and her vulnerable baby?
Science knows healthy pregnant women are more vulnerable to a Coronavirus illness than the healthy non-pregnant population, but what extra immune boosting fortification should expectant mothers do?
With Covid-19 community transmission, and weighing up the Risks vs Benefits on in-person contact with your Birth Practitioner, how regularly during your pregnancy should you have in-person assessments with your Birth Practitioner?
During this pandemic, what is the minimum amount of ultrasound sonography scans should your fetus have to ensure its wellness is being vigilantly monitored?
And so many MORE questions!
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