The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDCgov) has advised pregnant and breastfeeding women to take routine preventative actions to avoid the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has advised pregnant and breastfeeding women to take routine preventative actions to avoid the novel Coronavirus infection.
He listed the measures to include diligent hand-washing, avoiding close contact with people exhibiting symptoms of infection and covering sneezes and coughs. “Therefore, pregnant women should take the same precautions as the general public to avoid COVID-19 infection,” he advised. “Eat healthy and nutritious meals. Ensure adequate bed rest. If you think you may have coronavirus or have been exposed, stay at home for 14 days.
“You should not attend a routine clinic. There may be a need for them to reduce the number of ante-natal visits you have,” he explained. “In limited studies, COVID-19 has not been detected in breast milk; however, it is not known for sure whether mothers with COVID-19 can spread the virus via breast milk.
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