If a pregnant woman is infected with the new coronavirus, it is often requested to give birth at a hospital with a dedicated corona bed because infection control is difficult, and the burden on pregnant women and hospitals is large.

The Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has decided to create a manual that summarizes infection control measures so that you can give birth at your family's obstetrics and gynecology department.

Since the 6th wave of the new corona from the beginning of this year, pregnant women have been infected one after another, but even if they do not have symptoms, they are often asked to undergo medical examination and give birth at a hospital with a dedicated corona bed. The burden on pregnant women and hospitals has become a problem, such as the fact that there are cases where the destination cannot be found quickly.



In response to this, the Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has created a manual that summarizes infection control methods, methods of isolating newborn babies, and guidance at the time of discharge, so that even if you are infected, you can give birth at your family's obstetrics and gynecology department. decided to make.



The medical association asks obstetricians and gynecologists nationwide whether they handle childbirth of infected pregnant women, specific infection control measures taken during childbirth, and whether there are any cases where medical staff are suspected of being infected. , After listening to the actual situation in the questionnaire, we are planning to compile a manual within the next month.

Akihito Nakai, vice president of the medical association, said, "If the number of pregnant women who become infected increases further, there is concern that the limited number of hospitals will not be able to handle the situation. I would like to make it possible for people to give birth at their family's obstetrics and gynecology department with peace of mind." I'm here.