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SOS for mother s milk floods social media as Covid hits pregnant women, here s what doctors say

SOS for mother s milk floods social media as Covid hits pregnant women, here s what doctors say The demand for donor human milk is witnessing a surge as more pregnant women test positive for Covid-19 resulting in premature deliveries in several cases. advertisement Donor milk at a milk bank. (Photo: Amaara Human Milk Bank) It has now become usual to come across SOS calls for hospital beds, Covid medicines and oxygen on social media. But, the need for donor human milk is making a steady appearance as more pregnant women get critically affected after testing positive for Covid-19. The demand for donor milk increased with Covid positive mothers either being admitted to Intensive Care Units or in cases when the mothers succumbed to the infection. It is mostly needed in the case of preterm babies.

Five Key Nutrients For Mother, Baby During Pregnancy

Five Key Nutrients For Mother, Baby During Pregnancy May 07, 2021, 13:42 IST “Pregnancy is one of the most joyous times in a woman’s life, but it’s also a period of transformation. Many physiological changes occur inside a woman’s body. In order to accommodate and encourage the growth of the baby, pregnant women must eat right, ensure that they consume certain key nutrients,” says Dr.C.Jayasree Reddy, MD, DGO, Senior Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Ankura Hospital for Women & Children.  Pregnancy is often associated with eating whatever one wants and having complete rest, which is untrue! It is important that specific nutritional requirements of both the mother and baby must be met. At this time, the fetus takes shape and forms inside the womb and the mother s body changes rapidly to accommodate the growing baby. This increases the overall caloric needs of a pregnant woman. Caloric intake should be increased by approximately 300 kcal/day i.e., an extra meal a day wi

Covid positive during pregnancy? Doctors say don t panic, here s what you should do

Covid positive during pregnancy? Doctors say don t panic, here s what you should do Covid positive during pregnancy? Doctors say don t panic, here s what you should do In India, the number of pregnant women testing positive for Covid-19 is more in the second wave, doctors said. However, they also said there is nothing to panic about. Here s what you should be doing in case you are pregnant and Covid positive. advertisement Image for Representation (Photo: Reuters) There have been inconclusive conversations around the risk associated with testing positive for Covid while pregnant. A recent study by the Oxford university said pregnant women infected with Covid-19 and their newborn children face higher risks of complications than was previously known. There are numerous such studies being conducted on smaller groups. These do not necessarily hold true for all pregnant women. IndiaToday.in spoke to gynecologists, obstetrician and a nutritionist to get a detailed understanding of suc

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