In the seventh wave of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, in Aichi Prefecture, when there were many people infected during pregnancy, there were more than 300 people a week, more than three times as many as in the sixth wave, according to the Aichi Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. The medical association's investigation revealed that pregnant women and their families are strongly calling for vaccinations and other measures.
According to the Aichi Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, with the spread of the 7th wave of infection, the number of infected pregnant women increased rapidly from the beginning of July, with 333 cases in the week from July 25, and 333 cases in the week from August 8. It was found that the number of pregnant women infected in a week was more than three times higher than when the sixth wave was high, with 305 people and more than 300 in each case.
In the week of the 36th week of gestation when the number of infections was high, 40 cases were reported, leading to a strain on perinatal care, such as the need for emergency cesarean sections at hospitals dealing with infected pregnant women. about it.
According to Tomio Sawada, chairman of the Aichi Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, many infected pregnant women have not been vaccinated three times, and many of them are infected from their husbands and children at home. .
Dr. Sawada said, "Pregnant women who haven't been vaccinated enough have a high risk of infection. In order to prevent domestic infections, households with pregnant women should not only be vaccinated, but also wear masks at home to disinfect and ventilate their homes. I want you to be thorough," he said.