Disposable masks are prohibited for pregnant women

Disposable masks can be used by pregnant women because they can help them isolate themselves from germs and prevent the new coronavirus. Disposable masks can only be used for four hours, and at this stage, it is best to wear a disposable mask when going out. However, pregnant women should not wear them for a long time to avoid breathing difficulties, especially at this stage, it is best not to go out.

1Can pregnant women wear disposable medical masks?

Can

Some people think that disposable masks always have a smell and are afraid that it will be bad for the baby. In fact, there is no need to worry. This smell is the smell of disinfectant and it does no harm to pregnant women, so pregnant women can wear disposable medical masks.

Because in this special period of high incidence of new pneumonia, the whole country is advocating wearing disposable masks when going out. So can pregnant women wear disposable medical masks?

2What should pregnant women pay attention to when wearing disposable masks

It is not recommended to wear it for a long time.

Pregnant women can wear disposable masks to isolate themselves, but do not wear them for a long time, because wearing masks for a long time will have a certain impact on the breathing of pregnant women. In this special period, if you go out, you should wear a mask, and if you do not go out, you do not need to wear a mask.

In addition, if the mask has an odor, you can replace it with a new one. Also, if someone in your family has a cold, they need to wear a mask. It is best to buy the disposable medical ones. Keep your home ventilated, get enough rest, ensure good nutrition, drink plenty of boiled water, and improve your immunity to avoid infection.

3How long is the effective time of disposable masks?

Generally, disposable masks are effective for four hours.

It is recommended to replace it in time after more than four hours, otherwise bacteria may grow. Ordinary cotton masks need to be washed after wearing for about 2 hours, and soaked in boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes before washing. Activated carbon masks can generally be used for 2 days, N95 masks can be used for a week, and disposable masks can generally be used for about 4 hours.

If you don't wear a cotton mask for a long time after washing, it is better to wash it again before wearing it.

How to choose a mask?

Option 1: When going out normally, you can choose a disposable medical mask, which should be replaced after wearing for 4 hours continuously, and immediately replaced when contaminated or wet;

Option 2: When going to the hospital or to crowded places, you can choose N95 medical protective masks, wear them continuously for 4 hours and replace them immediately if they are contaminated or wet.

Cotton masks and sponge masks are not recommended.

Use masks correctly

How to use a medical mask.

①The darker side of the mask is the front, which should face outwards. There is also a metal strip for a nose clip on the medical mask.

② The back of the medical mask should be facing the face, which is the lighter side. In addition, please note that the part with the metal strip should be on the top of the mask, so don't wear it upside down.

③After distinguishing the front, back, top and bottom of the mask, wash your hands and hang the ropes at both ends on your ears.

④Finally, press the metal strips on both sides of the bridge of the nose with your hands to make the upper end of the mask close to the bridge of the nose, then stretch the mask downwards so that there are no wrinkles on the mask and it covers the nose and mouth.