Question
Doctor, hello. My wife has been pregnant for over six months and unfortunately has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. I’ve heard that this disease can affect physical health, and the health of pregnant women is extremely important. So I would like to ask, what should pregnant women do if they get hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
If a pregnant woman contracts hand, foot, and mouth disease, the safest approach is to go to the hospital for examination and treatment. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection that can have an impact on the fetus. During pregnancy, it is recommended to regularly visit the obstetrics department for prenatal checks, increase protein intake, and consume fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meat, eggs, and fish. At the same time, avoid eating cold, spicy, and stimulating foods and pay attention to personal hygiene.