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16/05/2020

📑Q10. Will my baby be tested for coronavirus?
Yes, if you have suspected or confirmed coronavirus at the time your baby is born, your baby will be tested for coronavirus.👩‍⚕️

SOURCE:
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/
Facebook : KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA

Information about coronavirus for pregnant women and their families

12/05/2020

❤Happy Nurses Week to the kind nurses! Thank you for listening to the patients all day long and still dealing with them with care and love!👩‍⚕️

07/05/2020

Have a blessed Wesak Day to everyone who is celebrating. :)

06/05/2020

Q9. Could I pass coronavirus to my baby?📝

As this is a new virus, there is limited evidence about caring for women with coronavirus infection in women who have just given birth. A small number of babies have been diagnosed with coronavirus shortly after birth but it remains unclear whether transmission was prior to or soon after birth. Expert opinion is that the baby is unlikely to be exposed during pregnancy.

30/04/2020

📝Q8. What should I do if I think I may have coronavirus or been exposed?

If you are pregnant and you have either:
● High temperature
● Cough
● Cold/Flu
● Sore throat
● Fatigue
● Shorten of Breath

You should do self-quarantine and contacting Virtual Health Advisory and follow Webinar session will be held every day from 9am using the link 😀
http://www.doctoroncall.com.my/coronavirus.

DoctorOnCall menyediakan maklumat terkini mengenai kes Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) dan perkhidmatan telekesihatan bersama doktor dari Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia.

17/04/2020

📑Q7. Should I attend my antenatal appointments?
Attending antenatal and postnatal care when you are pregnant and have a new baby is really important to ensure the wellbeing of you and your baby.

If you are well, you should attend your antenatal care as normal. If you have symptoms of possible coronavirus infection, you should contact your consultant to postpone routine visits until after the isolation period is over.📑

At this time, it is particularly important that you help your antenatal clinic take care of you. If you have had an appointment canceled or delayed, and are not sure of your next contact with your antenatal clinic, please let them know by using the contact numbers provided to you.
The following practical advice may be helpful:
● If you have a routine scan, appointment or visit due in the coming days, please contact your antenatal clinic for advice and a plan. You will still need to attend but the appointment may change due to staffing requirements.
● Some appointments may be conducted on the telephone or using videoconferencing, provided there is a reasonable expectation that maternal observations or tests are not required.
● If you are between appointments, please wait to hear from your antenatal clinic.
● If you are attending more regularly in pregnancy, then your antenatal clinic will be in touch with plans.
● If you miss an appointment and have not heard from your antenatal clinic, please contact them to rearrange the appointment.

14/04/2020

📑Q6. What is the advice if I am a healthcare worker and pregnant?
📌Advice for pregnant healthcare workers before 28 weeks gestation

If you are in your first or second trimester (less than 28 weeks pregnant), with no underlying health conditions, you should practice social distancing but can continue to work in a patient-facing role, provided the necessary precautions are taken.

You should avoid, where possible, caring for patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus infection. If this is not possible, you should use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure a thorough risk assessment is undertaken.
Some working environments, such as operating theatres, respiratory wards and intensive care/high dependency units, carry a higher risk for all pregnant women of exposure to the virus and all healthcare workers in these settings are recommended to use appropriate PPE.

📌Advice for pregnant healthcare workers after 28 weeks gestation, or with an underlying health condition

If you are in your third trimester (more than 28 weeks pregnant), or have an underlying health condition – such as heart or lung disease – you should avoid direct patient contact. You should work from home where possible, avoid contact with anyone with symptoms of coronavirus, and significantly reduce unnecessary social contact.
We encourage employers to seek opportunities for pregnant healthcare workers in their third trimester to work flexibly in a different capacity, to avoid roles where they are working directly with patients.

Whatever gestation of your pregnancy, you should discuss your individual circumstances with your HR Department.
The evidence base for this new virus is growing rapidly and, as and when new information emerges, the Government and professional bodies will update the guidance😀😀

10/04/2020

📋Q5. What do I need to do now?

As a precaution, you should follow government advice about social distancing; stay away from public places and avoid anyone who has symptoms suggestive of coronavirus.

If you are in your third trimester (more than 28 weeks pregnant) you should be particularly attentive to social distancing and minimizing contact with others.😁

06/04/2020

Q4. Why are pregnant women in a vulnerable group?🤰
Pregnant woman were placed in a vulnerable group by the Chief Medical Officer on 16th March. This means you have been advised to reduce social contact through social distancing measures.

Based on the evidence we have so far, pregnant women are still no more likely to contract coronavirus than the general population.

What we do know is that pregnancy in a small proportion of women can alter how your body handles severe viral infections. This is something that midwives and obstetricians have known for many years and are used to dealing with. As yet, there is no evidence that pregnant women who get this infection are more at risk of serious complications than any other healthy individuals.

What has driven the decisions made by officials to place pregnant women in the vulnerable category is caution. We know that some viral infections are worse in pregnant women. At the moment, there’s no evidence that this is the case for coronavirus infection, but the amount of evidence available is still quite limited.📝

02/04/2020

📑Q3. What can I do to reduce my risk of catching coronavirus?

The most important thing to do is to follow government guidance. For pregnant women, this includes:

📌 Regular hand washing
📌 Use a tissue when you or anyone in your family coughs or sneezes, discard this and wash your hands
📌Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus. These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough
📌 Avoid non-essential use of public transport when possible
📌 Work from home, where possible.
📌 Avoid large and small gatherings in public spaces, restaurants, leisure centres, and similar venues are currently shut as infections spread easily in closed spaces where people gather together.
📌 Avoid gatherings with friends and family. Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media
📌 Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services