As the infection of the new coronavirus spreads, the number of pregnant women is increasing, and at a university hospital in Tokyo, we are taking measures such as taking pictures of the baby's daily life to support the mother who is separated from the newborn immediately after giving birth. I am.

According to the Japan Obstetrics and Gynecology Association, the number of pregnant women reported to be infected with the new corona in Tokyo is 1141 in the last month, the highest number ever.

The Itabashi Hospital attached to the Nihon University School of Medicine in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, accepted 25 pregnant women who had been infected since entering the hospital, and 9 gave birth during the infection.



In these cases, the baby is quarantined immediately after delivery to reduce the risk of transmission to the newborn, and usually remains unfaced for a week to 10 days before the mother becomes negative.



For this reason, the hospital provides support such as taking pictures of the baby's daily life and showing it to the mother, and teaching how to bathe and breastfeed in the corona ward.

On the 24th, three mothers were hospitalized, and the midwife gave me a picture of the baby, and I was looking at it with peace of mind.



The mother who gave birth to a boy on the 20th of this month said, "I was worried that my baby would be okay because I was positive, but it was encouraging to have the nurse encourage me. I was surprised that I could not meet for 10 days, but the photo I was happy to receive this. "

Obstetrician and gynecologist Takashi Kawana said, "It is said that holding a baby in the breast of a mother immediately after giving birth is very important for the attachment of the mother and child, but it should be avoided at least if it is infected. We are working to bring the baby closer to the original relationship. "