Concerns about pregnancy and childbirth Extended consultation period free of charge to experts METI June 26, 16:16

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With the long-term effects of the new coronavirus, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been operating an online contact point where experts can provide free consultation for concerns about pregnancy and childbirth. Since the use of this window is expected to continue, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided to extend the operation period until the end of August.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has set up a free consultation desk since last month for people who are worried about their health but who are refraining from receiving medical treatment due to fear of being infected with the new coronavirus.

The contact point is outsourced to four companies, and specialists such as doctors respond to various consultations by chat or telephone depending on the content.

If you have a sudden fever or injury, you can ask the doctor about whether you should go to the hospital immediately or what to do if your child becomes sick, and a doctor etc. responds according to the situation. ..

Pregnancy and childbirth consultations are also handled at some of the counters, and users have postponed the medical checkup for pregnant women due to the effects of corona, but they are worried about tummy swelling and swelling of their legs, and returning home. It is said that there are many consultations about how to get support from the local community.

In May, four companies received about 5000 consultations per day, and in June there were about 3000 to 4000 consultations.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided to extend the period of setting up the window until the end of August, which had been until the 26th, assuming that it will continue to be used to some extent.

The Healthcare Industry Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry states, "For anxiety about health due to the new coronavirus, we would like to continue consultation with doctors and others to help alleviate the anxiety."

Counseling desk specializing in pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology

We interviewed the users of "Pediatrics Online" and "Obstetrics and Gynecology Online," which are operated as consultation desks specializing in pediatrics and gynecology.

Of these, a 29-year-old woman who gave birth to her first child in April said, “I was worried about my child's skin problems after giving birth, but I was hesitant to go to the hospital. I was relieved to see the symptoms on the video call and get the advice," he said.

In addition, a woman in her thirties who gave birth in May using “Obstetrics and Gynecology Online” said, “I consulted with a midwife about the tummy tension during pregnancy. I didn't think it was as good as it sounds, but I was relieved that I could consult an expert online."

In addition to this, there is a consultation at the online contact regarding the mental health of pregnant women and mothers, as the group's medical examination is postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus and the concern that the development of children is uncertain and the concern for going out will reduce the relationship with people. Is also sent.

Daisuke Shigemi, an obstetrician and gynecologist who is the representative of the obstetrics and gynecology department online, said, “Even if a seemingly trivial thing is a big concern for the person himself, if it can be solved online, it may be possible to support mental problems such as postpartum depression. There is also".