Dr. Atef Al-Shitani, a reproductive health consultant, said that there is no scientific research proving that a pregnant woman is more susceptible to infection with the Corona virus than others, but that she must take preventive measures in addition to social spacing, disinfection, and washing hands with soap and water regularly.
Al-Shitani continued during a phone call to the evening program dmc Which is presented by the journalist Ramy Radwan, that there are about 2 million and 300 thousand pregnant women in Egypt, so she must follow up regularly with the doctor because she needs special medical care.
Al-Shitani continued, saying that pregnant women must choose the places where they will be born, noting that the private sector must take all preventive measures because about 60% of pregnant women give birth in private centers or hospitals.
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