She also elaborates on the precautions women should take to protect themselves and their children from catching COVID-19. It has now been approved that women can take COVID-19 vaccines even during pregnancy. Vaccines will help prevent severe disease in pregnant women. Though the COVID-19 vaccines are relatively new, these have been developed using time-tested techniques. Isolation for 15 days is difficult for everyone, but more so for pregnant women and postnatal mothers.

Source: The Hindu July 08, 2021 08:26 UTC