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Hi, I want to know what to tell a couple who want to conceive during this time. Please share your opinion on whether they have to wait or can conceive now.Discussions
Dr. Utkarsh Sharma
Pathologist
Hello there, covid-19 pandemic is here to stay and is not going to resolve completely anytime sooner. So while conceiving during these times following points should be kept in mind.
1. Reported cases of COVID-19 pneumonia in pregnancy are milder and with good
recovery.
2. Pregnant women don't appear to contract the infection more likely than general population.
3. Pregnant women with heart disease are at highest risk.
4. The coronavirus pandemic increases the risk of perinatal anxiety and depression as well as domestic violence.
5. There is currently no evidence of increased risk of miscarriage or virus being teratogenic.
Hence, women can conceive if they don't have co-morbid conditions like heart disease and family environment is supportive.
Source: ICMR
Pathologist
Hello there, covid-19 pandemic is here to stay and is not going to resolve completely anytime sooner. So while conceiving during these times following points should be kept in mind.
1. Reported cases of COVID-19 pneumonia in pregnancy are milder and with good
recovery.
2. Pregnant women don't appear to contract the infection more likely than general population.
3. Pregnant women with heart disease are at highest risk.
4. The coronavirus pandemic increases the risk of perinatal anxiety and depression as well as domestic violence.
5. There is currently no evidence of increased risk of miscarriage or virus being teratogenic.
Hence, women can conceive if they don't have co-morbid conditions like heart disease and family environment is supportive.
Source: ICMR
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03.Nov, 11:05am
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