Becoming a single mother is a tough and difficult journey for everyone who has been and is going through it. Especially when the child is sick, sick, someone woman Being a mother, being a father and being a doctor at the same time, must be very tiring.
It’s all the moods of the singers Que Van was happening when Wu’s youngest son had Covid-19. Recently, Que Van posted a photo of baby Wu lying on the pillow with a status line expressing his helplessness: “Coughing all night. Crazy thinking about this covid.. I almost fainted from all my strength. I’m exhausted.. The hardest month of the year is always Rabbit month..Many people cheered the single mother on, hoping that she and baby Wu would soon get through the difficult and tiring days caused by Covid-19.
It is known, at midnight on March 13, the mother shared a status line asking for help on social networks.Wu has Covid, everyone, do you need to send him to the hospital? Sorry I can’t take care of you. I cough a lot of phlegm. I have a high fever.” Then, Que Van also added: “I still know that the whole world has it and it is unavoidable. But my heart breaks when my baby is like this. I tried my best but this virus has come. I can only ask God for my child. Get well soon”.
The mother also informed about the condition of the baby, Wu had a fever, couldn’t eat much, had to use nose and throat inhalation, and his body felt thinner, making everyone feel sick. Unfortunately for Que Van, while Wu caught Covid-19, the nanny also caught it from her baby. “Brother’s portrait… The crime when F0 kept kissing me. Bao wasn’t scared because you were super cute, so I inhaled all your covid. So now he has a fever. I have shown the original F0 and your mother is now taking care of the F0 family…. It’s a strange feeling. I know how to laugh, why now?” – she says.
Therefore, while caring for a sick child and helping caregivers who contracted Covid, Que Van quickly became exhausted.
It is known that Wu is an ordinary child of Que Van with the newest girlfriend. She said her boyfriend did not accept her children, so she decided to become a single mother. Prior to that, she had 2 eldest sons Nhat Minh and Nhat Quang with her ex-husband.
How can children with COVID-19 maintain good nutrition?
Dr Luu Thi My Thuc – Head of Department of Nutrition (National Children’s Hospital) said, it is very necessary to follow and follow the rules of proper nutrition, because nutrition supports and increases the “fence” protecting the body, helping children strengthen them. resistance, recover quickly, prevent the body from fatigue leading to malnutrition and limit severe complications after COVID-19.
According to Dr. Thuc, when a child with COVID-19 is treated at home, parents need to monitor their child’s weight and food intake regularly to see if there is a decrease compared to before and how much it has decreased. In addition, eating children at least 1 time a day has a balanced portion.
Thus, children should eat a variety of food groups, at least 5 of the 8 food groups (starchy group, milk and dairy products group, fat group, vegetables group, meat and fish group, eggs group, whole grains, dark green group- yellow vegetables).
There are some who believe that giving children foods or fruits that are highly alkaline and acidic will help kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus about certain foods that can kill the virus.
Nutrition pyramid for children with COVID-19. Photo: Central Children’s Hospital.
“Each type of food has its own value, for example vitamin C with immune-boosting effects is found in fresh fruits like grapefruit, oranges, and kiwi, but flavonoids, which are antioxidants, are found in dark green leaves such as cauliflower, broccoli. or vitamin E which plays a role in encouraging the development of immune organs, many are found in sprouts, soybeans…
So, children need to eat a variety of foods so that the body can receive all the nutrients it needs for growth and development as well as a strong immune system to fight disease. Certain foods cause imbalances in the diet.”Doctor Thuc suggested.
Dr Thuc also recommended that families limit their children from eating too many sweets, even if they have COVID-19, they should continue to breastfeed and take precautions as prescribed.
In case of children with poor appetite or inadequate intake, oral nutritional support formula with high energy density (1Kcal/ml for children over 1 year or 0.75-0.8kcal/ml for children under 1 year ) must be used. ) completely or partially replaces the conventional formula.
At the same time, avoid foods that cause vomiting and nausea with foods that children like, foods that are easy to digest and have high nutritional value. Monitor the child’s weight: every 3-5 days, if the child loses weight 1-2%/1 week, it is necessary to immediately inform the medical staff for proper instructions.
Table of children’s daily fruit and vegetable needs by age. Photo: Central Children’s Hospital.
Monitor the amount of food eaten by the child/day: If the child’s food intake falls below 70% of normal for more than 3 days, it is best to consult a medical staff. Make sure there is enough water for children according to their needs, make sure they are not thirsty, there are no signs of dehydration such as dry lips and tongue, slightly dark urine.
If the child is eating poorly due to fever, cough, fatigue, nasal congestion, etc., parents can divide the food or replace or add 1-2 extra meals with high energy dairy products.
What medicine should a child with COVID-19 prepare at home?
Doctor, Doctor Nguyen Thanh Nam – Head of Department of Pediatrics (Bach Mai Hospital) said, when children have COVID-19 at home, parents need to monitor their children regularly, especially for signs such as cough, fever, and baby’s breathing. In addition, it is necessary to prepare some basic medicines, if they must be used.
According to Doctor Nam’s advice, when a child is exposed to COVID-19, parents need to monitor their child’s mental condition. Children who can be cared for at home are: children are still active and play relatively like healthy days. Children still ensure a relatively high level of eating as a healthy day.
Regarding the child’s respiratory rate, the family can observe the child’s respiratory rate:
– Children under 2 months with normal respiratory rate < 60 breaths/minute;
– Children 2 months – 12 months normal respiratory rate < 50 breaths/minute;
– Children > 12 months with normal respiratory rate < 40 breaths/minute;
– Children aged > 5 years experience rapid breathing if > 30 breaths/minute;
– Children > 12 years according to the same indicators as adults.
Regarding preventable drugs, Dr Nam suggests several drugs, including:
+ Reduces fever;
+ Rehydration with electrolytes;
+ Can add multivitamins;
+ Medicines to treat nasal congestion;
+ cough medicine
Doctor, doctor Nguyen Thanh Nam also noted that parents when taking medication should follow the instructions of the medical staff or consult a qualified doctor.
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