Expectant mother Jaime Chui, 33, in Hong Kong. — AFP-Relaxnews pic
That has left many women struggling not only with normal pregnancy anxieties and infection fears, but also the new reality of hospital deliveries, at a time when experts warn resources are more stretched than ever. A similar move was attempted by some hospitals in New York but governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order to ensure ‘no woman would give birth alone’, after a huge public outcry and 600,000-strong petition.
Christina Kimont, a Canadian midwife and public health researcher, now in Macau, which operates similar restrictions, agrees the situation could be problematic.She warned that adding extra anxiety to people already worrying about their baby contracting the virus or exhausted medical teams, could make labour “longer, more difficult and likely to end up in unplanned surgical procedures.”
A small Chinese study following 33 expectant mothers in Wuhan found it was possible, though rare, to pass the infection in utero after three newborns tested positive for the virus.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Global Covid-19 cases top one million as pandemic spreads | Malay MailPARIS, April 3 — The number of officially reported coronavirus cases worldwide topped the one million mark on Thursday, signifying a sharp acceleration in the number of infections and deaths over the past few weeks as the Covid-19 pandemic spreads exponentially. What do the latest figures...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Hong Kongers embrace confined space workouts during pandemic | Malay MailHONG KONG, April 2 — In an empty park overshadowed by Hong Kong’s cramped apartment blocks, personal trainer Kristen Handford presses record on her phone and begins a workout for clients trying to stay fit at home during the coronavirus pandemic. “Alright guys, we’ll get started with just a...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Americans urged to wear masks outside as coronavirus pandemic worsens | Malay MailWASHINGTON, April 3 — The Trump administration yesterday looked set to join local officials in advising Americans to wear masks when venturing out during the still-exploding coronavirus pandemic, as the US death toll rose by 1,000 in a single day for the first time. Speaking at a White House...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Sweden’s liberal pandemic strategy questioned as Stockholm death toll mounts | Malay MailSTOCKHOLM, April 3 — A spike in novel coronavirus infections and deaths in Stockholm has raised questions about Sweden’s decision to fight the outbreak without resorting to the lockdowns that have left much of Europe at a standstill. Governments across Europe have closed schools and taken...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
World Bank sees ‘major global recession’ due to Covid-19 pandemic | Malay MailWASHINGTON, April 4 — World Bank Group President David Malpass yesterday said the rapidly spreading Covid-19 pandemic was expected to cause a “major global recession” that would likely hit the poorest and most vulnerable countries the hardest. “We intend to respond forcefully and massively...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
G77, China demand end to sanctions in pandemic | Malay MailNEW YORK, April 4 — The Group of 77 and China called yesterday for an end to unilateral sanctions against developing countries during the coronavirus crisis, warning they could hinder efforts to tackle the pandemic. In a statement implicitly aimed at the United States, which has tough sanctions...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »