Doctors at Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital safely deliver child from a mother who recently recovered from Covid 19

Husbands must stay cautious while showering affection over pregnant wives during this pandemic

-Most expecting mothers testing Covid-19+ve are contracting the virus from husbands

Hyderabad, April 29th, 2021: Cases of expecting mothers testing Covid-19+ve and thus requiring extreme care before, during, and after delivery, are on the rise. And sometimes these pregnant women are being pushed towards health emergencies due to the virus load in their body which creates complications to the mother and the child. Doctors at Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, Lb Nagar, successfully delivered a baby girl from an expecting mother whose condition deteriorated after testing Covid-19+ve.

Mrs. Soujanya, a 30 -year-old pregnant women from Karimnagar, and due to deliver kid, was admitted to Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, LB Nagar, for advanced care. The expecting mother tested Covid-19+ve just days before her due date; and was put on blood thinners to avoid complications. The team of experts at Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital,  LB Nagar, ensured right care; initially treated the lady for Covid-19 and subsequently a baby girl was born in the 39th week of pregnancy. Initially, mother and child were put under proper care and observation to avoid complications, and now both are back to their native place.

Commenting on increase in such cases, Dr. Laxmi K, Consultant Gynaecologist, Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, LB Nagar, who delivered this child said, “Covid-19 pandemic is compelling us to stay extra cautious, and this applies within our homes too. Most men step out of homes for work reasons, and there is a high possibility of they contracting the virus from a known or unknown source. These men, who have pregnant wives back home must ensure extra care, and do not meet their wives without proper precautions.”

“Affections are integral to our society! But, in these testing times, it is important people realize the side-effects of potential Covid-19 victims spending long hours with pregnant women. It is strongly advised husbands, on returning from outside, ensure they take all necessary precautions like cleaning their hands, and even better, take a bath, before approaching their pregnant wives. This way they can ensure safety of the expecting mother and her future child,” added Dr. Laxmi K.

Many women are changing their plans to deliver child at home or a facility far away from the hospitals due to fear of being exposed to Covid-19 patients. But it is important to know ensure they have proper and immediate access to a healthcare facility to avoid pregnancy related complications. And most hospitals, including Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, LB Nagar, have a separate protocols and separate entry-exit points for infected and normal patients.