The swine flu and pregnant women

If you are pregnant, the flu is especially dangerous. Not only is it linked to increased risk of abortion, premature birth and death of the mother, but even in survivors it has been linked to congenital diseases and mental problems later in the life of the child. What should you know about H1N1 if you are pregnant?

First of all, if you get any flu symptoms you should contact your doctor. The flu when you are pregnant is not a disease to toy with. For the same reason, even if you don’t have symptoms, if you are in contact with someone with the flu (such as other children, your husband, or in your work) you should also seek medical advice.

The other main thing to care about is preventing the flu. This virus is spread by contact with infected surfaces through your hands (that you later take to your mouth, eyes or nose). For that reason it is important to avoid crowded places, touching public objects, and handshaking. For the same reason, you should wash your hands frequently with simple soap and water (or alcohol, only if soap is not available).

As for the vaccine, the CDC recommends you take it. The H1N1 flu shot is made in the very same way that all other flu vaccines have been made over the years (because it is the same virus). This process has been shown to cause no harm in pregnant women and it can prevent a serious disease, so there really is no reason not to take it. If you have doubts, seek council from your doctor.

And because it is better to prevent, stock your house with emergency supplies, such as pain medication and food. If you get infected, don’t leave the house except if your doctor tells you to. This will not only allow your body to rest and fight the disease better, but it will prevent the spread of H1N1.

The flu is a serious disease, especially in pregnant women. But if you keep an eye out for dangerous situations and symptoms, you will have no problems but to chose what color to paint the baby’s room.

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