Intrauterine infection is a disease caused by various pathogens. As a result, the body of a pregnant woman begins an inflammatory process that can affect the entire body, including the body of an unborn baby. Infection enters the body of the child through a blood flow common to the infected mother. In addition, there is a possibility of getting infected by swallowing amniotic fluid during childbirth.
Types of intrauterine infections
In the modern world there are a lot of different infections, but for a pregnant woman the most dangerous are: herpes viruses, rubella, cytomegaly, influenza; various bacteria, especially Escherichia coli, chlamydia, streptococci; fungi and toxoplasma.
Let us consider in more detail the most frequent of them.
Cytomegalovirus
If a woman is infected with it, the child most often becomes infected while in the womb. Quite rare it happens during childbirth. This is a very secretive virus, completely asymptomatic, so that a future mother may not even imagine that she is sick. The cause of the disease is immune deficiency. In some cases, cytomegalovirus slows the development of the child, even less often threatens his life.
Herpes
If he was found on time, he often becomes the cause of caesarean section. All because during delivery there is a huge threat to catch a baby. This virus can affect the development of the central nervous system of the child, so doctors prescribe a special therapeutic course.
Chlamydia
This is a venereal disease. A woman can get infected not only before conception, but also after, as a result of sexual intercourse. In fact, there is nothing terrible about this virus in itself, except that some discomfort. A newborn can eat poorly and can have mild diarrhea. Chlamydia is being treated, but it is important that all members of the family go through the course of therapy.
The situation becomes especially difficult if a woman has any chronic illnesses. It can also be affected by the external environment, especially if it is stressful. Incorrect lifestyle, bad habits and untreated illnesses are directly displayed on the state of the child's body.
Prevention of intrauterine infections
In order to protect yourself and your future child, it is worthy to approach the child's planning process responsibly. Before conception it is desirable to undergo a full medical examination. If any deviations were found in his process, it is necessary to be treated.
Be attentive to your body, be attentive to personal hygiene. Adhere to the rules of a healthy lifestyle, watch your diet. Thus, you will strengthen your body, and it will resist the "attackers" of infection on it.
But even if you have been diagnosed with an intrauterine infection, do not panic. Modern medicine successfully treats such diseases and most often it ends well for both mother and baby.
Take care of yourself!