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As if childbirth itself isn’t stressful enough, having a baby during the current pandemic adds more weight to a new mom’s shoulders. Both prenatal and postpartum, a new mom should be filled with excitement for their little one, not worrying about a worldwide health scare. Luckily, good preparation can alleviate many of the worst fears and make the situation less daunting for ev eryone. This checklist will help navigate the uncertainty and most importantly, help you prioritize what’s most important: the health of a new mom and her precious bundle of joy.   Image source   Stay Home Most of us are socially distancing in stores, restaurants, etc., but it’s especially important for new moms to stay out of the public as much as possible and avoid crowds. The less exposure to others, the lower the chance is of getting the virus. This could mean swapping some in-person OB/GYN appointments to virtual ones, ordering groceries online, and scheduling some postpartum virtual check-ups...

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Coronavirus known as COVID-19 has spread its tentacles all over the globe and forcing counties into lockdown. Borders are being shut and counties that had since maintained open-borders are being forced shut. COVID-19 has been classified as a pandemic and its effects are going to be felt for years to come. In countries in Europe like Italy and Spain, the virus has created a shortfall of beds and emergency medical staff. Not everyone with symptoms can be tested as there are not many tests to go around. The same can be seen happening in the United States. Not everyone with a flu or the common cold needs to get tested. Below we will list a few helpful tips on how to know when to take a Coronavirus test. The Flur, Cold and some allergies have common symptoms and may well be confused as one for the other. It is therefore important to firstly not panic but do a self diagnosis and determine if you need to seek immediate medical attention for the Coronavirus. Important tips in se...

Similar to the Flu, The Coronavirus - known as COVID-19, is spread from person-to-person. The virus needs a host to survive and can only survive inside of a human body. There is no clear proof as to how long the virus is able to survive outside of a host. COVID-19 spreads when droplets of bodily fluids such as mucus or saliva from an infected person comes into contact with a healthy person. When an infected individual coughs or sneezes, these droplets are dispersed into the air and land on surfaces. When a healthy person accidentally touches these tiny droplets and then rubs their eyes, nose or mouth with an infected hand, COVID-19 finds  a way into the person’s body and then things get complicated when the virus reaches the lungs. The disease is not carried in the air, although fresh droplets from an infected person can survive for a limited amount of time in the air. It is therefore highly advisable to not touch surfaces and keep hands clear by washing with soap and wat...

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What is Coronavirus? Coronavirus are a large family of diseases which can effect both humans and animals. There are actually several types of Coronaviruses known to cause respiratory illnesses. The most recent one that began in Wuhan, China. Is a Coronovirus knows as Coronovirus Disease 2019, know as COVID-19. What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is the most recently discovered Coronavirus. This infectious disease was unknown before its recent discovery in Wuhan China, during the month of December 2019. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Fever Cough Shortness of breath People with the above symptoms must immediately seek medical attention. Difficulty in breathing, aches and pains, runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat and diarrhea, need to seek immediate medical attention. The symptoms might begin gradually and then develop into a full-scale-outburst. Most patients recovery fully without needing special treatment. Older people and others with underlying medical problems ...