The coronavirus infection is racing across the globe and now has a firm grip on our entire professional and social lives. Everyone knows how quickly infection can occur. Everyone has now realised how severe the course of the disease can be. In the meantime, the first child has tested positive for the Covid-19 pathogen directly after birth. It is not yet known how the baby was infected. It is therefore important that you as a pregnant woman protect yourself from infection.
It's important for you. Because it won't help your baby if you get this infection. And, of course, because your baby could catch it. The newborn's lungs are still very sensitive and must not be weakened by illness. You are pregnant and you are not only responsible for yourself, but also directly for your baby. Knowing this can be a burden. But it shouldn't and doesn't have to be a burden for you. Because you can protect yourself with very simple measures. Maintain good hand hygiene. You don't need sanitiser for this, just water, soap and a clean towel or paper towels. Avoid high-risk situations. This doesn't just include going to the theatre, cinema or pub. It also includes shopping trips or meetings with friends and acquaintances. This is especially true if the people present show signs of infection. After all, even meeting pregnant women in person is not risk-free.
However, this restriction should not and must not mean that you have to go into labour completely unprepared. Because your baby will be born at some point. Then you need to know what your baby needs from you to get off to a good start in its exciting life.
You can give birth to your baby in the normal way. Provided you and the baby are well. However, if you have contracted the virus, you will need a hospital that specialises in the birth of pregnant women infected with coronavirus. They not only have the necessary rooms to protect other mothers and babies. These hospitals also provide the right medical monitoring and care for such high-risk births.
The antenatal course will provide you with the specialist knowledge you need for a normal birth. You will also learn about the medical options available to help you and your baby if necessary.
The birth preparation course shows you how it can be possible to deal with the pain of labour in such a way that it does not paralyse you. The course also helps you to make decisions. Because as soon as your baby is born, there are many medical prophylactic measures to be taken. It is important that you understand why they are being carried out. Then you can make good and competent decisions for yourself and your baby.
You should not and do not have to do without all these important topics even in times of Corona.
Because learning and practising works wonderfully with the help of digital media. This has been known for a long time and many mums have used this option before the fear of infection. They appreciated the other advantages of this type of antenatal course. The online course gives you the opportunity to repeat the exercises to prepare for the birth again and again, or simply to refresh your knowledge. You can also take advantage of this. You won't lose anything. You gain the freedom to prepare for labour at your own time and at your own pace. When you want and where you want.
Test your knowledge about birth and put yourself to the test. There is also a detailed explanation for each question at the end.
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As a birth centre manager, midwife and mother, I support women in coping better with their challenges during, before and after pregnancy.
To reach even more women, I started elternundbaby.com. I look forward to welcoming you here.
