At the moment, there is a coronavirus disease outbreak all over the world, and it has caused panic in people as they fear for their future. However, some kids have been born during this pandemic and their parents have just managed to successfully bring them to the world. And there are more which are being conceived at the moment considering that couples are spending a lot of time at home just unwinding and sexing all day.

 

So, Should You Try to Conceive During Coronavirus Epidemic? Or Should You Just Wait Until it is Over?

The truth is that there are no clear and official guidelines about getting pregnant during this pandemic.  Having a baby is a very personal choice between you and your partner-something the COVID-19 outbreak can’t change.

 

Are You at a Higher Risk of COVID-19 if You Get Pregnant?

The coronavirus disease is still very new, little is known about its effect on pregnancy. Also, there is no current scientific evidence to suggest pregnant women be at higher risk of contracting the coronavirus. And if you do get COVID-19 while pregnant, you are not at a higher risk of having bad outcomes compared with a non-pregnant woman of the same age.

Up to date, there is no scientific evidence to show that COVID-19 increases your likelihood of getting a miscarriage at any stage of your pregnancy. If you contract the disease while pregnant you shouldn’t worry about the safety of your baby. The chances of transmitting the disease to your unborn baby are very low. Also, the coronavirus has not been shown to affect your baby’s development in your womb.

 

What to Keep in Mind if You Want to Get Pregnant during Coronavirus Outbreak.

We don’t know how long this outbreak will last. If you get pregnant during this outbreak your will find it a bit difficult to access the NHS services, including the maternity service- a reason that has made the Association of Early Pregnancy Units to advice people to continue using contraceptive until the pandemic is over.

You are also at risk of contracting the coronavirus because of routine antenatal visits where you get in contact with your healthcare provider especially when you develop any complication while pregnant. Consider your health status as well. If you have a medical history that will need extra care while pregnant, this is not the best time for you to conceive.

While there is no evidence to show that pregnancy increases your risk for coronavirus when compared with the general population, pregnant women are among the vulnerable groups (the elderly over 70 years and those with underlying long-term health conditions), according to the UK government.

 

How to Prepare to Get Pregnant During Coronavirus Pandemic

You need to plan for your pregnancy just like any other time. Some of the things you can do to ensure that you have a healthier pregnancy include:

• Say no to smoking and drinking alcohol, if you do either
• Take supplements such as folic acid and vitamin D.
• Take a healthy balanced diet
• Maintain physical fitness. Although this may be difficult during self-isolation, there is a lot of exercises you can do at home including gardening.

The ball is now on your court. If you really want to get pregnant during this coronavirus outbreak let no one stop you. You have all it takes to do so.

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