How a Mother With Covid-Positive Child Can Protect Herself From Virus

A year and a half after the coronavirus pandemic destroyed our collective life, our society is struggling with fear and insecurity. As a result, we have seen misinformation spread like wildfire and many resort to bizarre and incorrect methods of dealing with the virus. With this column, published every Sunday, we aim to answer any health or vaccine-related questions our readers may have about the coronavirus pandemic.

In this week’s column, Dr. Gitanjali Batmanabane, Director of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, on women’s health and COVID-19. She suggests how breastfeeding women should take care of themselves during the vaccination process and how mothers with COVID positive children should take care of their young.

What precautionary measures should breastfeeding women take during the Covid vaccination?

Breastfeeding mothers can safely take the vaccine. Try not to take your child with you when you go to the vaccination site. Before you go, extract enough breast milk so that someone can feed the baby in your absence. Don’t forget to wear double masks or an N-95 mask. When you return, take a bath and change your clothes before touching your baby.

If you cannot leave your baby at home during the vaccination, keep your distance at the vaccination site and make sure that the baby does not come into contact with other people.

Should menstruating women take the Covid vaccine?

Menstruating women can safely take the vaccine. There is no scientific evidence that menstruation affects vaccine intake in any way, or that vaccination affects menstruation.

How can mothers who look after their children with Covid protect themselves?

The most effective way to protect yourself from infection is to isolate the patient. But when the child is small and dependent on the mother, the mother has no choice but to take care of the care. In such cases, a mother must wear an N95 mask and face shield when caring for the child. She should continue to wash or disinfect her hands regularly. She needs to get enough rest and sleep. Some breathing exercises, natural immunity boosters like ginger, turmeric can also help. Most importantly, your goal should be to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

In times of Covid, is it safe for women to postpone preventative measures like routine mammograms and pelvic exams?

Most hospitals do not conduct routine checkups to prevent women from coming into contact with a potentially infected person. Routine exams should be postponed, but not if you are at high risk.

Are there other concerns women should be aware of about their health in this COVID era?

Women are the housewives. The health of the household rests on the health of the woman. Women should take the vaccine. She should eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. It is important to take time to relax. Breathing exercises, yoga, or any activity that makes you happy are important.

Are women and girls at greater risk during the Covid-19 pandemic?

There are many reports saying that domestic violence against women increased many times over during the pandemic, especially during the lockdown. Therefore, women should stay in touch with people who can help her in an emergency, especially if she is in an abusive relationship. Women could be at risk in households where men become violent after drinking alcohol.

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