Swine Flu and Pregnancy
With the rise of the pandemic (as declared by the WHO) now, swine flu is becoming an increasing concern for children who are aged below five years, old people as well as pregnant women. Yesterday, two more cases of swine flu have been identified in Saudi Arabia that sent a chill down my spine. Currently eight months pregnant and with a two-year old daughter, I find myself in a whole new situation when I hear about swine flu.
Pregnant women are found to have low immune levels in pregnancy that makes them more susceptible to any viral attack, be it normal flu or the swine flu. Any viral attack can drag for a long period and unless absolutely essential, the doctors are not likely to prescribe any medication to a pregnant woman due to the unknown effects of the medication on the fetus as well as the pregnant mother.
Therefore, how do we (pregnant women) stay safe?
Based on what I see, there’s not much we can do except strengthen our immune system and stay clean. The same is applied towards children below five years and senior citizens. The swine flu symptoms are very similar to the regular flu which makes it even more difficult to identify.
Add A New CommentWe value and respect the experiences of all of our HerWriters, but everyone is different. Many of our writers are speaking from personal experience, and what's worked for them may not work for you. Their articles are not a substitute for medical advice although we hope you can gain knowledge from their insight.
Add A New CommentComments
There are no comments yet. Be the first to get the conversation started.