What should I do if I get hand, foot and mouth disease during pregnancy

  The incidence of hand, foot, and mouth disease is very high. Generally speaking, this disease is more common in young infants and young children because their resistance is weaker. However, during pregnancy, women's immune system also decreases significantly, so the risk of developing hand, foot, and mouth disease is also high. So, what should we do if we get pregnant with hand, foot, and mouth disease?

  

What should I do if I get hand, foot and mouth disease during pregnancy1

  If pregnant with hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is important to seek early treatment under the guidance of a doctor. It is not advisable to take medication on one's own to avoid accidentally ingesting certain medications, which can have an impact on the fetus. At the same time, women should avoid contact with children with hand, foot, and mouth disease, as the risk of infection is high at this time and it can worsen the condition.

  During the period of high incidence of hand, foot and mouth disease, women should not go to crowded places to avoid contracting some diseases. Hand, foot and mouth disease is contagious, so women who discover they have hand, foot and mouth disease should try to minimize external contact and listen to hospital advice to avoid affecting fetal development.

  If a pregnant woman suffers from hand, foot, and mouth disease, the condition is generally mild and rarely severe. With active treatment, she can recover well. In daily life, women should take preventive measures against diseases. Spring is a high incidence and frequent season for hand, foot, and mouth disease. At this time, women should avoid going out as much as possible, especially in areas with high population mobility.

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