Dr. Wafaa Saleem

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Pregnancy and COVID-19 risk

Pregnant women can be asymptomatic, require hospitalization

COVID-19 can be extremely threatening if you belong to a high-risk category, pregnant women included.
Even though there have been many documented cases of COVID-19 detected in pregnant women, there's a lot that remains unknown about how exactly dangerous a COVID diagnosis can be when you are pregnant. While some pregnant women experience milder infections, some end up getting hospitalized. Vertical transmission and delayed recovery can be possible as well and there's a lot of research that is being done. However, new studies are now highlighting just how more risky COVID-19 could be, and for some pregnant women, present no symptoms.

A compilation analysis of 77 studies detailing pregnancy and COVID-19 risk has evidently proven that in many of the cases, which required hospitalization, patients had little to no symptoms. The study also found that pregnant women had a higher risk of being admitted to intensive care in the hospital than non-pregnant women.
Being asymptomatic or showing no symptoms could also delay diagnosis and make them more capable of spreading the disease, silently.

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𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 & 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 - 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠

👉🏻Flying for longer than 4 hours (long-haul travel) increases your risk of getting blood clots (thrombosis).

👉🏻 It's not known if this risk gets higher when you are pregnant.

👉🏻Wearing correctly-fitted compression stockings will reduce your risk of blood clots and fluid being retained in your legs (oedema).

👉🏻You can buy these over the counter in a pharmacy.

The following things can also reduce your risk of blood clots:

👉🏻calf exercises – most airlines provide information on these

👉🏻walking around the aircraft when possible

👉🏻wearing loose, comfortable clothing

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Gynecologist and Obstetrics
050-7460546
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For all kind of problems related to womens health.
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𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠

👉🏻Research states that delaying cord clamping might increase the risk of conditions such as jaundice, polycythemia, and respiratory distress in infants.

👉🏻These conditions appeared to be harmless and the benefits of DCC outweighed the risks for babies.

👉🏻It is believed that DCC can increase the mother’s risk of postpartum hemorrhage, although there is no evidence to support it.

👉🏻Also, there is no considerable difference in blood loss between early clamping and delayed clamping.

👉🏻DCC might not be suitable if:

▪️You have a problem of placenta previa or placental abruption

▪️You have preeclampsia or maternal anemia

▪️You are bleeding heavily

▪️There are fetal cardiac anomalies

▪️There is intrauterine growth restriction

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Gynecologist and Obstetrics
050-7460546
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Happy Mothers Day :)

HAPPY WOMENS DAY

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Happy Valentines Day

16th week of pregnancy

During the 16th week here is what you might notice:

👉🏻First kicks: Your baby begins to kick and you can feel the baby move too. These kicks are called flutters or quicken

👉🏻Bigger breasts: The breasts will grow big as they are prepping up for nursing.

👉🏻Pregnancy glow: The increased blood flow during this time makes your face look bright and the active hormones will make your skin oilier and shinier. This is called a pregnancy glow.

👉🏻Backache: Hormonal changes can increase the risk of back pain. You may need some low impact exercises to ease the pain. Also, sit and stand, and stretch your body regularly to alleviate the pain. But before trying anything, check with your doctor.

👉🏻Constipation: Besides pregnancy hormones making the gastrointestinal tract inactive, the growing uterus puts pressure on the bowels leading to constipation. Have lots of water and take high fiber foods to beat the condition.

👉🏻Vaginal discharge: This continues to increase, and is good as it protects the va**na from infections. You may be tempted to use douches or wipes but avoid them to prevent ge***al tract infections and irritations.

👉🏻Varicose veins: The growing uterus compresses blood vessels causing painful varicose veins. Managing your weight is a must as extra weight gain could increase the load on the circulatory system, leading to varicose veins. Also, do not stand in the same position for a longer time, and keep your feet elevated when sitting.

👉🏻Bleeding gums: You will notice bleeding gums after brushing as pregnancy hormones cause inflammation, which makes gums susceptible to bleeding, irritation, and bacteria. Good oral hygiene and dentist visits are a must.

👉🏻Leg cramps: You may suffer from severe leg cramps and pain. Moving and exercising your legs, feet, and ankles can help prevent cramps.

👉🏻Heartburn: Progesterone helps in expanding your body with the growing baby. It also slows down the movement of food along with the digestive system and causes heartburn. Take smaller meals at frequent intervals rather than larger meals three times a day. Avoid eating spicy foods and lying down s

Baby recognizes his
Mother in 3 months and
his Father in 8 months

Talk direclty with Dr Wafaa Saleem
Gynecologist and Obstetrics
050-7460546
Book appointment 056-4503191
For all kind of problems related to womens health.
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Consultation and Ultrasound only in 250 AED
Book your appointment Call or WhatsApp at 056-4503191