Swine flu in pregnant women

Any illnesses suffered during the waiting period of the child, and especially those that are of a viral nature, can have a very negative impact on the health and life of the fetus. That is why future mothers who want their son or daughter born strong and healthy should by any means try to protect themselves from disease.

Unfortunately, no preventive measures protect 100% from colds. In connection with the characteristics of the immune system in a pregnant woman, the probability of "catching" an influenza virus or encountering other infectious agents is significantly increased. Including, it may happen that the expectant mother during the pregnancy will get sick with swine flu, which today is a very common and dangerous ailment.

In this article, we will tell you how swine flu manifests itself, how dangerous it is for pregnant women, and what should be done if an infection occurs.

Signs of swine flu in pregnant women

Swine flu in most cases proceeds in the same way as ordinary seasonal flu or any other viral disease, so it is very difficult to recognize this dangerous disease in time. A future mother should closely monitor her health and immediately report to the doctor all the signs that may indicate swine flu infection, in particular:

• marked increase in body temperature;
• increased weakness and fatigue, inability to lead a habitual way of life;
• the appearance of a cold or severe stuffiness of the nose;
• chills and fever;
• cough;
• headache;
• pain, pershenia and other uncomfortable sensations in the throat;
• nausea and vomiting;
• pain and cramps in the abdomen, diarrhea.

What should I do if a pregnant woman gets swine flu?

Ignore the above symptoms can not, because the consequences of swine flu in pregnant women can be deplorable. In order to prevent the development of complications, at the first sign of a malaise you should consult a doctor and undergo the necessary examination, and when you confirm the diagnosis, immediately begin treatment and follow all the doctor's recommendations. Including, it is not necessary to refuse hospitalization in a medical institution, if the doctor insists on it. Perhaps, such a measure will help save the life of both you and your unborn baby. Remember that in the absence of proper treatment, swine flu in pregnant women can provoke the onset of spontaneous abortion or premature birth, the development of numerous malformations of the fetus, in most cases associated with the cardiovascular system, and even its intrauterine death.

In the absence of complications, swine flu in pregnant women should be treated in exactly the same way as in other categories of patients. For this purpose, doctors must prescribe antiviral medications, for example, Tamiflu, Oseltamivir or Relenza. As a rule, such therapy does not exceed 5-7 days. The frequency of administration and dosage of the medication is indicated by the doctor, based on the general condition of the patient, gestational age and other circumstances.

To reduce the elevated body temperature, it is best to give preference to folk medicine, such as wiping with a cloth moistened with plenty of water at room temperature, and drinking hot drinks such as milk with honey, decoction of lime blossom, chicken broth, lemon tea, and so on. If you do not need to use antipyretic drugs, you should choose paracetamol-based medicines, since this substance is the safest for women in an "interesting" position.