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Is coronavirus in pregnancy dangerous for the fetus? Characteristics, symptoms, harm to the child

Is coronavirus in pregnancy dangerous for the fetus? Characteristics, symptoms, harm to the child

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, commonly known as coronavirus, which causes covid-19 disease, has been attacking continuously since 2019. It is particularly dangerous for people who are ill, elderly and have weakened immune systems. The symptoms it causes are similar to the flu. Covid infection in pregnancy is as dangerous as in the elderly. To date, it has not been confirmed whether the disease passes to the fetus. Research in this aspect is still ongoing. However, the virus can harm the mother and significantly weaken her body.

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Childbirth school during a pandemic

Childbirth school during a pandemic

The time of the COVID-19 pandemic is a period of many restrictions affecting pregnant women and their loved ones to a large extent. The ban on family births or hospital visits was very difficult for everyone. For some time, birthing schools also did not function in stationary form, and the education of Parents-to-be moved to online platforms and webinars became increasingly popular. How are birthing schools these days? What has the ongoing pandemic changed in the classroom?

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