Patient's question:
My older child has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and I am now pregnant. Will taking care of the older child harm me?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infectious disease, and pregnant women are high-risk and easily infected individuals. It is not recommended for them to take care of or give birth to a fetus at this time. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can spread through food, air, and the placenta, so it is particularly dangerous for pregnant women who suffer from this disease or for those who are pregnant and need to care for infected children. Due to their weakened immune systems, pregnant women are more susceptible to infection and belong to high-risk groups. If a child is affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, family members must take the child to seek immediate medical attention to avoid various misconceptions. Timely and appropriate treatment is essential. Parents should closely observe changes in their child's symptoms and do their best to help the child receive timely medical treatment for the disease.