Births in PANDEMIC

If you are undergoing a surrogate process, you will undoubtedly have many questions about how to do it in the safest way.

The numbers are increasing uncontrollably and pregnant women were considered a risk group since the beginning of the pandemic because, during pregnancy, their defenses decrease.

How have we taken care of our pregnant mothers during this pandemic?

In addition to the conventional measures indicated by the treating doctor, here we give you some tips that help us keep the pregnant mother healthy and out of risk of contagion:

Wash your hands frequently and properly or use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
Use KN95 masks or equivalent.
Avoid public places or gatherings.
Stay away from other people, as much as possible, by staying at home. If you need to go out, stay 6 feet (2 meters) away from other people and wear a mask or cloth face covering.
Clean and disinfect things that people touch frequently, such as phones, countertops, and doorknobs
Avoid using public transportation such as subway, bus, etc.
What will happen when the birth arrives? What is it like to be in the hospital? Can I get infected there?

When the time of birth arrives, you must abide by the restrictions and protective measures that hospitals have implemented with respect to covid19, particularly in the maternity area, although most hospitals allow only one person access to the operating room or nursing area. work with a previous covid19 PCR test, for the most part, other visits are restricted for greater protection of both patients, however the authorities have given health institutions the freedom to decide what actions to take in this situation, which is why , it will be necessary to confirm a few days before with the chosen hospital.

What happens if my surrogate is diagnosed with Covid19?

If you suspect that you are infected during pregnancy or present any symptoms, it is important to stay at home and reduce contact with people as much as possible. Most cases of Covid19 are treated from home and usually disappear without further ado. complication, however, it is important that the treating doctor is aware of the situation, in constant communication and that his instructions are followed to ensure that he is not at risk of complications.

If covid19 is detected during admission at birth, the hospital and all personnel in contact with the pregnant woman must implement the protocol indicated by the health authorities and both the pregnant woman and the baby will be treated as patients positive for the virus.

Hospitals, doctors and other health professionals have implemented extensive and very well-developed protocols for protection during labor or cesarean section. Such care, implemented correctly, reduces the risk of contagion and protects both mother and child. baby from facing the virus.

Although the pregnant woman is diagnosed with Covid19, there are cases in which the baby does not contract the virus during pregnancy and due to the successful application of the prevention protocol, it is not infected at the time of delivery either.

Despite the current health situation, at FertyCare we have had safe and contagion-free births for both the pregnant woman and the babies and we are prepared to protect them against any health contingency.