PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19 IN ANC AND PNC PERIOD: A REVIEW STUDY
Sampada Pawar* and Swati Gaikwad
ABSTRACT
Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic has been declared by the World
Health Organization after it has gripped many countries of the world.
The exponential increase in the number of cases has resulted in panic
and confusion among healthcare workers and the vulnerable
population. Pregnant and lactating mothers are a vulnerable group and
need evidence-based advice to protect the health of the mother and the
child. Healthcare workers can play an important role in dispelling the
myths and misconceptions among pregnant and lactating mothers
regarding COVID-19, if they are equipped with scientific information
on antenatal care, care at birth, and breastfeeding. This review attempts
to summarize the published evidence related to antenatal care, care at
birth and breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords: COVID-19, ANC and PNC care.
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