Dying to be pregnant: Despite red flags, local attorney was sent home after giving birth -- and almost died
Black women are dying at rates two to three times higher than white women during pregnancy. There are some different risk factors between white and black pregnant women. We talked with a local doctor who believes because of this the medical industry needs to change.
Olympian Tori Bowieโs death highlights disorders that Black women experience during childbirth
Preeclampsia is one of the most common and severe disorders during pregnancy.It has a 60% higher rate in Black women than white women and Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pregnant doctor shares her experience with COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial of their COVID-19 vaccine on pregnant women as they aim to examine the vaccineโs safety and effectiveness among expecting mothers. The drugmakers announced the trials Thursday, saying about 4,000 healthy pregnant women will be part of the months-long study. Besides testing the vaccineโs effects on pregnant women, the study will also evaluate how it affects infants and whether antibodies are passed along from mother to child. โThe reality is, you want that protection throughout the whole pregnancy period,โ Dr. Reza said. He said pregnant women should speak with their primary doctor and OBGYN about their risk and exposure to the virus.
Is it safe for pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if Im pregnant? AP Illustration/Peter HamlinStudies show pregnant women with severe COVID-19 are at higher risk for hospitalization, ICU admission and ventilation. โBased on peer-reviewed, vigorous scientific evidence that we have in non-pregnant patients, we feel itโs safe for pregnant patients who desire the vaccine to get it,โ said Cleveland Clinic OB/GYN Tosin Goje, MD. โTrials in pregnant patients are ongoing right now, so Iโm confident that by the time the vaccine is offered to the general pregnant population, we should have some data that will reassure the pregnant patient,โ said Dr. Goje. โBut, there are no safety signals or concerns right now.โWhether vaccine is accepted, or not, Dr. Goje encourages women to continue to wear a mask, socially distance and wash their hands.
What to expect when youโre expecting during COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the way we celebrate big moments โ including the birth of a child. Tosin Goje, MD, of Cleveland Clinic, said if youโre expecting a baby during the pandemic โ youโll want a clear understanding of your hospitalโs COVID-19 rules and restrictions. โThey might realize that by talking about it, itโs not as bad as what they think it is.โIn order to prevent COVID-19 transmission, many hospitals require women to wear a face covering upon arrival. Every hospital has their own testing policy for labor and delivery though, so be sure to ask your doctor for details. In addition, the number of people allowed inside during and after delivery is restricted at most hospitals.
What pregnant women should know about the flu vaccine
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Pregnant women can be at higher risk of complications if they contract the flu because of normal immune system changes that happen during pregnancy, health officials warn. Thatโs why itโs important for pregnant women to get vaccinated for the flu as soon as possible. It is safe to receive the flu vaccine during any trimester of pregnancy, health care professionals say. The flu mist or nasal spray is not recommended for pregnant women, but the flu shot, which contains inactive virus, is. Flu symptoms may include the following:Fever or feeling feverishChillsBody achesHeadacheFatigueCough or sore throatRunny or stuffy noseAntiviral medication is available by prescription.
My pandemic pregnancy: From infertility to cancer to IVF to a 20-week scare: โIt happened exactly how it was supposed toโ
When Hillary Calhounโs fertility doctor brought her in for a procedure and then a nurse called her just a few short business days later, asking her to come into the office immediately, the now-36-year-old had a hunch something wasnโt right.
Doctor outlines precautions pregnant women can take to protect themselves from COVID-19
Some of those changes make respiratory infections, like COVID-19, especially concerning for a mother-to-be. Cleveland Clinics Tosin Goje, M.D., said recent evidence suggests pregnant women may face more severe illness if infected with COVID-19. Pregnancy changes a womans immune system to protect her growing baby, making it more difficult to fight off infection. Thats why its especially important for pregnant women to protect themselves from the coronavirus. If they work outside the home, clean every high-touch area.Goje adds that its also critical for pregnant women to attend all prenatal appointments.
Data: Pregnant women at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness
More on how researchers are simulating trials for pregnant women that could save both mom and baby. New data from the CDC reports that pregnant women are at an increased risk of suffering severe COVID-19 illness. โWe donโt have any existing standard of care for pregnant women with COVID-19. Twenty percent of pregnant women with COVID delivered prematurely compared to the national average of ten percent before the COVID pandemic started. Pregnant women are five times more likely to be hospitalized if they contract COVID-19.
Are you pregnant or trying for a baby? Everything to know as coronavirus pandemic continues
Whether youโre pregnant now or you were hoping to be in the next few months, this might feel like an overwhelming time, living through the current coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. Time magazine recently reported that fact in an article this week about COVID-19 and how it relates to pregnant women. Yes, pregnant women are generally more susceptible to viruses, for example, the flu. Itโs true that thereโs limited information and published literature about exactly how susceptible pregnant women are to COVID-19, and the severity of infection. If youโre pregnant or had been trying for a baby, stay in even better contact with your doctor or health care provider.