Wednesday, 19 May 2021 | PNS | Dehradun
The experts of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh have warned that the Covid-19 infection can pose a serious threat to the lives of pregnant women and the unborn baby. They are of the view that the second wave of Covid-19 is extremely dangerous for pregnant women. The respiratory system of such women could get affected by the virus which can put their lives at risk.
The director of AIIMS Rishikesh, Dr Ravikant said that if a pregnant woman is suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure or any cardiovascular disease, then they are under the higher risk category. He said that in such a situation, the infection in the respiratory tubes starts spreading rapidly and such patients may require ICU and ventilator support.
The Head of Department of obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr Jaya Chaturvedi said that a pregnant woman infected with corona should start proper treatment with medical advice at the earliest. “Do not consume medicines without medical consultation. The Covid infection is very dangerous for pregnant women and the baby in the womb. In such circumstances the probability of placing the maternity in ventilator support increases,’’ She said. The experts opine that since the older and overweight pregnant women are more susceptible to high blood pressure, diabetes and heart diseases, Covid can be more dangerous for them.
