Know 6 ways to take care of health for pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic

Maintaining health is an important thing to do, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is especially important for pregnant women for the growth of the fetus and health during childbirth.

To maintain the health of pregnant women and their babies, a healthy lifestyle is the right answer. By implementing a healthy lifestyle in various aspects of life, pregnant women can give birth to healthy babies.

The following are tips fromMidwife- inGynecologist Specialist In the lightMemory Siagian for maintaining the health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. Avoid myths/hoaxes

After being declared pregnant, the people around will usually start giving advice not to eat certain foods or drinks, and to avoid this and that activity.

But when you hear various information related to pregnancy, don’t just believe it and live it. Especially if the information contradicts the doctor’s recommendations and the source is unclear.

“If there pregnancy myths is what confuses you, try to discuss it with your obstetrician when you have pregnancy check do,” said Dr. Nurida.

2. Eat nutritious foods

Eating nutritious food can help increase stamina, the risk of pregnancy complications to avoid, control weight during pregnancy and stay healthy.

“By adopting a healthy diet, the health of pregnant women will be much better.”

In addition, pregnant women who adopt a healthy diet also tend to avoid depression during pregnancy. The reason for this is, nutritious food helps stabilize the mother’s mood throughout pregnancy.

Eating nutritious food from a young pregnancy also helps to optimally prepare the health of pregnant women before delivery.

Citing the RSIA Puri Betik Hati page, the following are examples of nutritious foods that are good for consumption during pregnancy, including:

Protein, such as lean meat, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, tofu,soy products and nuts.
Vitamin C, such as oranges, tomatoes and strawberries. Calcium, such as pasteurized milk, soy milk,mustard greens and kale.
Iron, such as salmon, kidney beans, kale and broccoli.
Healthy fats, such as olive oil, avocados and seeds.
Folic acid, such as peas, spinach, papaya and bananas.
Zinc, such as shrimp, crab, oysters and ginger.
Apart from that, there are also foods that pregnant women should avoid, namely fish high in mercury such as mackerel and tuna, raw or undercooked meat, raw eggs,organ meat, caffeine, unpasteurized milk, alcohol and junk food.

3. Exercise routine

Exercise is still an important part of a healthy lifestyle for pregnant women to maintain health during pregnancy.

Exercise helps improve blood circulation and oxygen in the body, strengthens muscles, reduces stress during pregnancy, and also supports the intelligence of the baby from the womb.

Try to take 30 minutes every day to exercise for the health of pregnant women. There are many sports options which are safe for pregnant women.

“You don’t need to do strenuous exercise, though,” Dr. Nurida ordered.

Light physical activities such as walking, swimming or even yoga are generally safe to do during pregnancy.

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4. Perform prenatal checkup

One way to maintain the health of pregnant women and their fetuses is to perform routine prenatal checkups.

“By performing routine prenatal examinations, doctors can monitor the health of pregnant women and the fetus they contain.”

If it turns out that there is a problem, the doctor can immediately determine the right treatment. In addition, prenatal check-ups can also help pregnant women talk to the doctor about all the concerns they feel during pregnancy.

5. Follow Health Protocols

To stay healthy and avoid transmission of the COVID-19 virus, pregnant women are expected to follow existing health protocols. Where you can maintain the health of your pregnancy and fetus by staying home during this pandemic.

In addition to protecting the fetus and pregnancy, this action can also protect the people around the mother.

However, if you for routine pregnancy check must go out, continue to practice health protocols when you must be outside the home. Like wearing a mask, keeping your distance, avoiding crowds and washing your hands regularly with soap and running water.

6. Inenting teen COVID-19

The COVID-19 virus in pregnant women will cause a number of existing diseases to cause severe symptoms, even to the point of loss of life.

In addition, pregnant women severely affected by COVID-19 are also at risk of experiencing premature labor, miscarriage, and even death.

In accordance with the circular of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia number HK.02.02/I/2007/2021, on Covid-19 vaccination for pregnant women and screening adjustments in the implementation of covid-19 vaccination, pregnant women can be given the covid-19 vaccination.

“The implementation of vaccination for pregnant women uses three types of vaccines, namely the Sinovac, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, according to availability,” said Nurida.

The administration of the first dose of vaccination can be started in the second trimester of pregnancy (13 weeks of pregnancy) and the administration of the second dose is carried out according to the interval of the type of vaccine.

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