Is it recommended for pregnant women to go to the hospital during the epidemic?

I believe that all of you friends know that during this epidemic, in order to better control the epidemic, all parts of the country are calling on and requiring citizens to avoid going out as much as possible. If there are pregnant women who need to go to the hospital for examination, it is recommended that you contact the hospital first and make arrangements based on the specific situation. The time of some prenatal examinations can be slightly delayed. If the situation is more urgent, you need to report to the hospital or doctor in time.

1. Should I still go for the scheduled prenatal check-up?

Under normal circumstances——

Before 28 weeks of pregnancy, the test is usually performed every 4 weeks.

28-34 weeks, check every 2 weeks;

After 35 weeks, check weekly.

However, at the current stage of the epidemic, the number of prenatal examinations can be reduced unless there are special circumstances. If at any time you experience vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, or other severe discomfort, go to the emergency department.

2. At which gestational weeks can the time for prenatal check-ups be appropriately extended?

It is recommended that mid-term level III fetal malformation screening ultrasound (recommended 20-24 weeks, generally not exceeding 26 weeks) and OGTT (gestational glucose tolerance test, 24-28 weeks) be completed within the gestational age.

If the epidemic situation is serious and the inspection cannot be completed on schedule, the inspection time can be postponed.

3. How to arrange fetal monitoring and prenatal assessment in late pregnancy?

After 30 weeks of late pregnancy, it is recommended to self-monitor fetal movements. If the fetal movements are normal, the time for prenatal check-up at the hospital can be postponed;

You can also rent a remote fetal monitor for self-monitoring at home.

The 36th to 37th week of pregnancy is an important assessment before delivery and it is recommended to be completed on schedule.

4. It happens that two important prenatal checkups (NT and major fetal malformation screening) are coming up but it is difficult to schedule an ultrasound. What should I do?

These three checks must be completed within the specified time:

NT ultrasound: 11~13+6 weeks

Early Down syndrome screening: 9~13+6 weeks

Mid-term Down syndrome screening: 15~20+6 weeks

If you miss the early and mid-term Down syndrome screening, it is recommended to do further screening through NIPT (non-invasive genetic testing); if you miss the NT ultrasound, it cannot be completed.

If you have not made an appointment in advance and your pregnancy is approaching the gestational age for NT color ultrasound or level III ultrasound, you can call the hospital hotline in advance to inquire whether you can make an appointment. If you cannot make an appointment, it is not recommended to go to the hospital. If you can make an appointment, you can go to the hospital for examination within the appointment time.

5. What should I do if a pregnant mother has a fever and cough?

If it is a common fever and cough, you should pay attention to monitoring your body temperature and keep a record of your symptoms, such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, muscle aches, etc. Do not take any medication on your own. Consult your obstetrician before taking any medication.

If the pregnant mother's symptoms are relatively mild and no other symptoms occur, she may consider treating them at home to avoid cross-infection by going to the hospital.

6. If a pregnant mother has symptoms of pneumonia, how should she seek medical treatment at the hospital?

If a pregnant mother needs emergency treatment due to fever or suspected pneumonia, she will first undergo pre-diagnosis and triage, have her temperature measured, and be guided by specialized personnel to the designated fever clinic for medical treatment. At the same time, the medical staff of the fever clinic will organize a consultation with an obstetrician, conduct obstetric examinations, perform fetal heart rate monitoring, and, if necessary, perform an ultrasound assessment of the fetal safety in the womb.

7. What should I pay attention to when going to the hospital for a prenatal check-up?

① When going to the hospital for a prenatal check-up, be sure to wear a medical-grade mask and try to minimize the time you stay in the hospital. If you must wait, try to stay in a well-ventilated area and reduce the time you stay indoors.

② Avoid close contact with people, avoid touching objects with your hands, and pay special attention to avoid rubbing your eyes, nose, and eyes with your hands.

③After returning home from the hospital, wash your hands immediately and keep them clean.

8. What should I do if the grandparents want to visit the baby after the baby is born?

The birth of a newborn is a very important and festive event for a big family, but during this special period, it is recommended to give the baby special care: try to reduce visits to the baby and reduce close contact with the baby.

Since newborn babies have not yet established a complete immune barrier, visits from relatives and friends may turn their love into droplets, increasing the risk of infection for the baby.

If you must visit, first ensure the health of the visitor (no fever, cough, no history of contact with epidemic areas); during the visit, please wash and disinfect your hands first, avoid touching the mouth, eyes, and nose of the newborn with your hands, and try to "watch with your eyes and don't move your hands."

9. How can pregnant women protect themselves more safely during this period?

① Reduce going out

If you must go out, wear a mask and latex gloves if necessary.

②Disinfection in time

Throw away the mask when you come back from going out, spray alcohol on the surface of items, mobile phones, keys, etc. brought back for disinfection, take off your coat and put it in the window for ventilation, and wash your hands with disinfectant under running water for 15 seconds.

③ No gatherings or dinners

Do not participate in gatherings, parties and other activities, and avoid going to crowded places and confined spaces with poor air circulation.

④ Avoid contact with “dangerous” people

Avoid contact with people in epidemic areas, avoid contact with people with fever and cough, and isolate sick family members in a timely manner;

⑤Keep the room ventilated

Ventilate the rooms 2-3 times a day, opening windows for 30 minutes to 1 hour each time; take measures to keep warm during this time;

⑥ Wash your hands more often

Wash your hands frequently with running water and soap. If running water is not available, use alcohol-free hand sanitizer. Maintain good hand hygiene, rub your eyes less, and touch your nose and mouth less to reduce the chance of infection.

7. Do not eat game or raw food

Eat a balanced diet, exercise appropriately, don't overeat, and manage your weight well.