Healthy pregnancy behaviors can help prevent many types of prenatal infection. The mnemonic HYGIENE is a great way to remember the basic steps of helping prevent prenatal infections! #groupBstrep #PrenatalInfectionPrevention
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Exploring the implementation of an educational film within antenatal care to reduce the risk of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnancy: A qualitative study - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Background Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a leading cause of sensorineural hearing loss and neuro-disability in childhood. In the absence of a licensed vaccine, adoption of hygiene-base...

Prevention begins with conversation.

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Placenta filters 550L blood daily with 50 sq meters of surface! 🤰 Maternal antibodies cross at week 13, creating passive immunity. 💉 Prevention protocols save lives! 💕 #PrenatalInfectionPrevention #DrManasGynaeOnco