How dangerous is dengue during pregnancy?

Dengue fever during pregnancy is dangerous no longer depending on the time of infection, usually most dangerous in the early stages of pregnancy or in the last weeks before giving birth. Some pregnant women have dengue fever in the last weeks of pregnancy, leading to blood clotting disorders, which is dangerous for both mother and fetus.

Dengue fever during pregnancy can cause many dangerous complications for both the mother and the fetus. The reason is because during pregnancy, the mother's immune system is weakened, creating an opportunity for the virus to develop strongly, from which the pregnant woman has severe dengue fever.
Moreover, this virus can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy or birth. Pregnant women may need to have a cesarean section if they contract dengue fever during pregnancy. Here are some dangerous complications that appear during pregnancy and birth caused by dengue fever, including:
Thrombocytopenia : Can be life-threatening for both mother and baby. In addition, severe thrombocytopenia can lead to some complications when using medical techniques to help pregnant women give birth without pain during childbirth; Premature birth, low birth weight baby: Dengue fever during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters has the potential to increase the risk of premature birth, low birth weight baby or even death if pregnant. severe illness; Miscarriage: When a pregnant woman has dengue fever in the first trimester, the risk of miscarriage increases; Bleeding: If the pregnant mother is infected with dengue virus during childbirth, the risk of bleeding is very high; Preeclampsia during pregnancy. The risk of a pregnant woman passing dengue fever to her baby only occurs if the mother is ill in the late stages of pregnancy. However, the chance of a fetus contracting this virus is quite low. So far, the ability of dengue fever to cause birth defects in children has not been confirmed.
Even so, you still have to be careful to avoid catching dengue during pregnancy, which can spread to the newborn. Your baby will immediately be checked for typical symptoms such as high fever, skin rash, low platelets in case you have dengue fever near the time of delivery.

If you notice the following flu-like symptoms, pregnant women need to go to the hospital for examination immediately, because they are most likely signs of dengue fever:
Bleeding gums; High fever, accompanied by shivering; Dehydration, loss of appetite; severe headache; Shortness of breath; Numbness all over the body; Nausea, vomiting continuously; The upper body of the body appears red.

Dengue fever is dangerous no longer depends on whether pregnant women are diagnosed and detected early or not. If diagnosed early, the effectiveness of treatment will certainly be very high. Timely treatment of dengue fever during pregnancy will ensure a healthy mother and baby. Pregnant women in the course of treatment for dengue fever should note the following:
Do not arbitrarily buy drugs to use during pregnancy Periodic antenatal check-ups to monitor blood pressure and blood platelet levels In case of fever Moderate and mild bleeding can be self-treated at home with paracetamol to reduce fever and pain. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration due to vomiting, avoid affecting the amount of fetal fluid. Comfort, plenty of rest, moderate exercise For severe and severe dengue, a pregnant woman needs to be hospitalized and monitored continuously in the intensive care unit.

Dengue fever is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Therefore, one can prevent dengue during pregnancy by preventing the breeding of mosquitoes. You can do the following simple things:
Use mosquito repellent spray in the areas around where you live; It is advisable to stay indoors in the early morning and late afternoon, because at these times the mosquitoes that cause disease begin to be more active Wear a mosquito net while sleeping Wear light-colored clothes, long sleeves If possible, turn on the air conditioner in the room, because cold air will keep mosquitoes away. Use mosquito nets, curtains or nets in windows, doors, and rooms. When infected with dengue, pregnant women need to be closely monitored for their disease status and receive appropriate medical care to ensure the safety of both pregnant women and their babies.

Reference source: Department of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health