Learn which disease is responsible for the highest number of deaths of babies during pregnancy worldwide and how to prevent it.
The so-called fetal death is one of the least attended health conditions worldwide, but together with maternal death, it constitutes a serious danger that must be addressed before reaching its final consequences. In this sense, there are a number of diseases during pregnancy that can be considered a global alert.
According to the World Health Organization, in 2015 there were around 2.6 million deaths of babies during pregnancy; of which, the main cause is malaria or malaria. Although it is a disease that mainly affects African countries, on our continent, there is also a latent risk, even more so today due to Zika or dengue.
The women are particularly vulnerable to malaria or malaria, a disease caused by a parasite carried by mosquitoes. Decreased immunity to malaria caused by pregnancy increases the risk of disease, severe anemia, and death.
For the baby, maternal malaria increases the risk of miscarriage, intrauterine death, premature delivery, and low birth weight, a major cause of infant mortality. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures and, depending on each case, the most appropriate treatment.
Among the main measures it is recommended to consult your doctor to receive anti-disease medications, in case of traveling to alert areas; wear clothing that covers most of the body, as well as mosquito nets and certain types of pre-sprayed insecticides. You can also apply some repellents as long as they are not contraindicated for pregnancy. Now you know, take care of yourself and take care of your baby!