Pregnancy in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic is certainly a cause for concern for most women. This makes pregnant women have to be more stringent about keeping their pregnancies safe during a pandemic. To maintain pregnancy safety in the midst of a pandemic, the most basic is implementing the Covid-19 health protocol, namely washing hands, using masks, avoiding touching the nose, eyes, and mouth, apply proper cough etiquette, and keep your distance.

    On the other hand, the nutritional intake of pregnant women must also be fulfilled, starting from the needs of carbohydrates, fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and water. Pregnant women will urinate more frequently, therefore they have to drink a lot to avoid dehydration. Not only that, regular exercise needs to be done by pregnant women because it is useful for increasing blood circulation, so that the body becomes fresher and fit. There are various sports that pregnant women can do. Among them, swimming, yoga, pregnancy exercise, morning walks.

  Pregnant women are indeed more at risk of being infected with the Corona virus because their immune system tends to be weaker. That is why, if there is no urgent need, pregnant women are advised not to travel outside the home during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to the hospital. Even so, prenatal checks still need to be done regularly to monitor the health of pregnant women and the fetus. Through this examination, doctors can find out if there are problems or complications in pregnancy and can solve them immediately.

   

     Therefore, pregnant women should still undergo routine pregnancy checks, although not as often as usual. The following is the recommended pregnancy check-up schedule during the Corona virus pandemic:

• First trimester

    In the first trimester, pregnant women only need to undergo one prenatal examination, namely at 11-13 weeks of pregnancy. During this visit, the doctor will perform an ultrasound examination and blood tests to detect abnormalities that may be experienced by pregnant women and the fetus.

    To ensure pregnancy, do a test pack at home. If the test results are positive, pregnant women can calculate the gestational age starting from the first day of the last menstruation (HPHT). If the gestational age is less than 11 weeks, pregnant women do not need to visit an obstetrician.

    If anyone wants to be asked to a doctor, pregnant women can take advantage of online consultation facilities with an obstetrician, for example through an online application. Pregnant women can also take online pregnancy classes that teach how to care for and monitor pregnancy independently at home.

    However, if you have experienced an ectopic pregnancy, pregnant women are advised to immediately go to an obstetrician for a pregnancy checkup when the test pack results are positive, no need to wait until 11 weeks of gestation. Make a consultation appointment with a doctor first, so pregnant women don't have to queue for a long time at the hospital.

• Second trimester

     During the second trimester of pregnancy, pregnant women only need to make a visit to the doctor once to perform a pregnancy ultrasound examination, to be precise at 20 weeks of gestation.

    Even if it's just one time, this examination can provide information about the condition of the baby's organs and the placenta, and detect possible abnormalities. In addition, the health of pregnant women will also be examined thoroughly. So, don't miss a pregnancy check at this womb, yes, pregnant women.

• Third trimester

    The schedule of antenatal care for pregnant women in the third trimester should be more frequent because labor is approaching. The schedule for pregnancy checks in this trimester is as follows:

• Once at 28 weeks of gestation
• One time at 32 weeks of gestation
• One time at 36 weeks of gestation
• Once a week from 37 weeks of gestation until delivery arrives

    During these visits, the doctor will perform blood tests, urine tests, and ultrasounds to monitor the growth and development of the fetus and to determine a delivery plan. While at home, pregnant women can monitor the fetal heart rate regularly using a Laeneck or Doppler stethoscope which can be found at medical equipment stores.

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Now, let's all stay healthy, eat well and don't get stress. Sending love to everyone out there!