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Tackling stress during COVID19

The universe offers more than everything to us, your baby inside your womb is a powerful and a very special gift from the universe. If you are going to deliver a baby in the coming month, the chance of you experiencing more anxiety is completely natural. You are in transitional energy to become a mother. Spiritually and psychologically, an expectant mother should always turn the negative into positive. Avoiding negative will never help your baby, in fact facing the negative situation and tackling it will make your baby even stronger. As a well-informed mother, you must check facts of the current situation and your surroundings. Healthcare providers are suggesting especially for pregnant women to take extra precautions and not to take any chances for exposing to any kind of disease. There is very limited data on the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women.

The data available so far is limited, but pregnant women do not seem to be more likely to have severe coronavirus symptoms than anyone else. According to a study released by the World Health Organisation, only 8 percent of women had serious diseases and 1 per cent had vital conditions. Dr. WeiZhang, the Northwestern University epidemiologist, and one of the authors of the Lancet reports said, "Fortunately there is no proof that mother-child transmission is

vertical. An analysis of the 33 newborns that had been born at Wuhan Children's Hospital where only three were exhibiting symptoms of the virus.”

Pregnant females exposed to infection during the influenza pandemics of 1918 and 1957 were very less in number. For example in the past, only 12 pregnant women who developed SARS during the 2003 epidemic, 9 out of 12 have survived the coronavirus. SARS has been the nearest relative of the new coronavirus to pregnant women. The children who were born a century ago during the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 is also an example. Historically, global responses to outbreaks and epidemics have not properly represented pregnant women's cases. Therefore, we must not assume things but focus on what is in our hands.

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DO’s

Talk to family and friends. It can help you to speak to people whom you trust. Happy video chats! Cooking what you love to eat but making sure it is healthy. Sleep happily and be at your comfort.

Watch funny videos and good movies.

You also simply can look at a beautiful painting or be at your garden listening to nature. Listen to relaxing music or any of your favourite music. Talk about old happy memories with your loved ones. Rediscover your hobbies which you can practise during your pregnancy like painting, reading books (the positive one). You can also start learning new innovative stuff from the internet.

Do exercise which you can (depend on pregnancy week). Do mediation to keep yourself calm and decrease the level of anxiety and stress.

DONT’s

Don’t sit idle and think of the possible negative outcome. Avoid “what if” thoughts. Don’t talk or discuss the virus more and more with your friends and family. Don’t consume too much news, it will only create havoc and stress. Don’t let fear dominate your mind and body. Your child should not know how this COVID-19 is affecting others in a negative way. Avoid visiting places, even your relatives.

Avoid using too much social media. Avoid your hands from frequent touch to your mouth and nose especially. Don’t order food from any ecommerce website for now.

Avoid doing any activity which includes the involvement of people. Don’t smoke, drink(alcohol) and avoid narcotic stuff.

Meditation

Concentrate on your “Breathe” (some slow and deep breathing)

Be with nature for some time. (garden, balcony, under the skyrooftop)

Movement of your body is very important. If you sit or sleep the entire day will have a chance to grow more stress.

Stand-up and check your arms, legs and feet for a minute.

Visualisation: positive and mesmerising scenario like you are walking near a beach or into a forest depends on what makes you more relaxed.

Deep belly meditation- gently cradle the baby by putting your hands on your belly and focus on your breathing.

Pick up a powerful healing mantra. There is a lot of power in our words.

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COVID19: Preparing yourself during Pregnancy

Major points to be followed by pregnant women:

We all are aware of what are the basic things which we must do and follow but in most cases, people couldn’t maintain the cycle. The secret of the will power for changing the habit is to remind the purpose. Pregnant women at this time have to take extra care of their health. All of you must be ready and prepare for this situation. Educate yourself on COVID-19 from genuine sources. Don’t fall for fake news. Maintain a routine of properly balanced diet along with exercise to ensure good physical condition. Discuss all your concern with your antenatal care provider. Keep the over-the-counter medicines with you to treat common cold or fever. Have enough healthy food and household items and avoid panic buying in advance. Make your thought process positive and normal to comfort your baby. Engage yourself in creative work like reading a book, painting, cooking, listening to music etc. Your hobbies will maintain your mental health. Activate your social networking accounts and talk to your trusted friends and family members with whom you feel comfortable. Follow instruction from national authorities on how to prepare for emergencies. Maintain a proper sleep cycle as sleep is not a luxury but a nonnegotiable biological necessity.

A Healthy Balanced Diet

Maintain Sleep Cycle

Start Meditation Daily Observation on Yourself (how you feel and physical changes)

Connect Yourself with your Baby (by sharing all positive thoughts)

Africa cup of Nation 2020?

Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) Cameroon 2020 The last tournament was postponed in Cameroon until January 2021. “The CAF Board of Directors is delighted with their contribution to organizing these two competitions from the Cameroonian authorities. Cameroon is organized and scheduled to host both competitions, "said Ahmad Ahmad, Chairman of CAF.

Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2020 The 2020 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed on the basis of difficult circumstances. In the meantime, in 2021 the CAF Women's Champions League is scheduled to begin. The format will be shared and further information will be received on time.

Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 The tournament has been rescheduled for January 2022, following consultations with stakeholders, and taking into account the current global situation. The date and the rest of the matches will be announced in due course for the final tournament.

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (also known as AFCON 2021 or CAN 2021) will be the 33rd edition of the International Men's African Football Championship organized two years from now by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It is expected that the tournament will take place in Cameroon. In June and July 2021 the tournament was initially scheduled for play, but on 15 January 2020, the CAF announced that the tournament would be held

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from 9 January to 6 February 2021, due to adverse weather conditions. On 30 June 2020, after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CAF moved the tournament to 2022 for the third time.

Decisions of CAF Executive Meeting – 30 June 2020: The CAF Executive Committee held a meeting on 30th June 2020, via video-conference to discuss the future of competitions and other related issues following the COVID-19 pandemic.