The body of a woman during pregnancy is subject to a large number of dangers, among which are acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI). Viral diseases are especially dangerous for a pregnant woman at any stage of pregnancy. Since ARVI is transmitted by airborne droplets, it is quite difficult to avoid the disease. Prevention of the disease includes the adoption of vitamin complexes and light hardening for a general increase in immunity. In the event that a pregnant woman noticed symptoms of SARS, she should immediately consult a doctor.
Symptoms of ARVI during pregnancy
The body of a pregnant woman is particularly sensitive to acute respiratory viral infections. Symptoms that appear with a disease of a pregnant woman are both typical and differ from the ordinary case. Typical signs of the disease, which always appear, are:
- runny nose,
- cough
- fever
- general weakness.
However, there are symptoms that are most often characteristic only of pregnant women with ARVI:
- aches in joints and bones,
- nausea
- vomiting
- dizziness,
- lack of appetite.
In this state, the woman’s body is especially weak. Due to the common cold, a woman cannot breathe normally. Oxygen is not enough for both the female body and the child. The child begins to suffer from hypoxia. The body of a woman feels an increased load. The uterus, heart and kidneys are most affected by it, which causes an acute threat of miscarriage. Pregnancy is a process during which all body systems work for wear and tear, and when an acute disease is joined to this state of health, their well-being worsens significantly and requires immediate treatment.
How does SARS during pregnancy affect the condition of the fetus? Quite often, women awaiting the birth of a baby are mistaken that it is as easy to transfer a cold on the legs during pregnancy as in normal times. However, this is far from the case, since according to the statistics of observations of pregnancy during SARS during pregnancy during the first trimester, the disease leads to miscarriage in 35% of cases.
ARVI disease at different stages of fetal development can affect its condition in different ways:
Trimester 1st. ARVI can provoke a miscarriage or significant fetal malformations.
Trimester 2nd. The disease can lead to the underdevelopment of the nervous, digestive and respiratory systems of the child.
Trimester 3rd. The disease can lead to premature birth.
ARVI during pregnancy - treatment
It is highly recommended that you do not treat ARVI during pregnancy yourself. During the entire waiting period for the appearance of the baby, antiviral drugs are contraindicated in women. Such medications are used only if the threat to the life of the child and mother is greater than the risk of fetal abnormalities.
Antiviral drugs are completely prohibited until the 14th week of pregnancy, after this period a pregnant woman can take Viferon. This drug does not cause negative effects on the fetus, does not lead to pathologies, absolutely has no side effects. The drug includes alpha-2b interferon + antioxidants. In addition, it is enriched with vitamins C and E, which are so necessary for raising immunity during the disease. Viferon blocks the reproduction of viruses and significantly increases the body's resistance.
In the event that acute respiratory viral infections in the early stages of pregnancy is manifested by an acute course, it is necessary to immediately call an ambulance, as hospital treatment may be required. In the event that ARVI during pregnancy occurs during the second and third semester, you must consult a doctor and not self-medicate.