Question
I have peeling on my hands, blisters on my feet, and sores in my mouth during pregnancy. The hospital diagnosed it as hand, foot, and mouth disease. What should a pregnant woman do if she contracts hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Given your condition, contracting hand, foot, and mouth disease can indeed pose an infection risk. Pregnant women typically have lower immunity, so it’s best to try to avoid environments where infection may occur. Treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease involves maintaining personal hygiene, keeping the mouth clean, ensuring good indoor ventilation and temperature, and consuming fresh vegetables and fruits. For children, the disease can be more harmful, so it’s advisable for parents to take their children to a specialized hospital for a follow-up consultation and treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, you can give your child some juice to aid digestion and vitamin absorption, prevent diarrhea, and hope for a quick recovery.