Gondongan in pregnant women and its effect on Fetus

Pregnant women have immune systems that are weaker. This makes vulnerable pregnant women stricken with illnesses, including gondongan. The disease is at risk of complications to the fetus in the womb. Yuk, find out how gondongan on pregnant women have an impact on the health of the fetus.

Gondongan caused by Paramyxovirus virus. The disease can be transmitted through saliva, a splash of mucus (Snot), and direct contact with sufferers. Gondongan can lead to serious complications if not treated or left for granted, especially in pregnant women.

Symptoms of Mumps in Pregnant Women

The typical symptom of mumps is swelling of one or both parotid glands. This gland is located under the ear and functions to produce saliva. Swelling of the parotid gland can cause pain and difficulty in swallowing.

In addition, other symptoms will appear that are usually similar to flu symptoms, such as:

•      Fever
•      Fatigue
•      Headache
•      Muscle aches or pains
•      Cheerful
•      Loss of appetite
•      Dry mouth
•      Mild stomach ache

Symptoms of mumps will usually appear within two to three weeks after the virus enters the body.

Mumps Danger in Pregnant Women

Mumps in pregnant women are often associated with a risk of miscarriage, especially if the mother experiences mumps early in pregnancy. According to research, mumps infection in pregnant women in the early trimester of pregnancy can increase the risk of fetal death in the womb and miscarriage up to 27%.

In addition, mumps in pregnant women are also thought to cause birth defects in infants. The most common congenital birth defect associated with mumps is deafness. However, so far there have been no studies that can prove that mumps in pregnant women can cause congenital abnormalities in infants.

Prevent Mumps in Pregnant Women

Preventing is always better than cure. The best way to prevent mumps is to do MMR vaccination twice. This MMR vaccine is not only effective in preventing mumps, but also smallpox and rubella.

However, MMR vaccines should not be given to pregnant women or women who are planning to become pregnant. Therefore, productive age women should have received the MMR vaccine before planning a pregnancy.

In order for pregnant women not to get mumps to endanger the fetus in the womb, it is also recommended to:

•  Avoid direct contact with mumps sufferers.
• Use a mask to avoid being spattered by other people's body fluids.
• Diligently wash your hands with soap and water.

In order to avoid mumps, pregnant women must always maintain their own health and the fetus. Check your womb regularly and immediately consult your obstetrician if you experience complaints about pregnancy.

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