Phannakan Sreetheamsak recalled feeling lonely as an only child and decided she would have two of her own so they could keep each other company. She gave birth to the first child three years ago. Her second pregnancy occurred during the very difficult time of Covid-19. She took pains to avoid risks until the baby opened its eyes in March. Her relatives and friends were not allowed to visit them in hospital — a departure from the traditional large family gathering.
“We never take the baby anywhere, except the hospital and our grandparents’ house, for now. In fact, the baby should get outside and explore nature rather than stay in a stuffy room. We are fully vaccinated, but have minimised contact with outsiders,” she said.
Motherhood in times of Covid-19 is a tough challenge. After nine months of pregnancy, mothers…
