Patient's question:
Dr. Long:Hello! I would like to ask you: My wife is about 3.5 months pregnant, and the current blood test shows "positive for cytomegalovirus antibody (CMV-IgM)." What impact could this have on the fetus or the pregnant woman? How should we manage it? Thank you!
Attached: I checked last September for preconception health screening, and this indicator was also "positive," but the doctor did not remind me of any precautions at the time.
The hospital for consultation is: Guangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital.
Doctor's answer:
1. It is essential to maintain a cheerful mood and stable emotions, while also appropriately engaging in some prenatal care. For example, listen to some beautiful music, gently the fetus, and speak and tell stories to the fetus together with your husband. Additionally, provide the fetus with early benign stimulation and training, which can promote the physical and mental health development of the fetus. Moreover, it is important to consume a balanced diet and pay attention to the intake of salt to prevent pregnancy-related poisoning.2. Pregnant women should eat foods high in protein and rich in vitamins, such as lean meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, and fish. Fresh vegetables and fruits should also be consumed in abundance. Before labor, it is crucial to eat and drink sufficiently, preferably consuming high-energy foods like rice, white flour, brown sugar, and chocolate, as these can enhance labor strength.
3. Good personal hygiene. Pregnant women are prone to symptoms such as gum congestion, swelling, pain, and bleeding. Therefore, it is important to develop good oral hygiene habits. Soft-bristled toothbrushes should be used for brushing teeth. Pregnant women have a highly active metabolism, with increased secretion from the sebaceous and sweat glands, making them prone to sweating. Thus, pregnant women must frequently wash their hair, bathe, and change their clothes to maintain skin cleanliness, promote overall blood circulation, and facilitate the excretion of body waste, thereby protecting their health. Bathing should be done in a shower rather than a tub, and the water temperature should not be too high. Due to increased vaginal, pregnant women should clean the external genital area daily with warm water and use sanitary pads to keep the perineum dry, reducing the risk of vaginal infections.