Support from families, especially from husbands,plays a central role in helping the pregnant women stabilize their mood and navigate the time of a epidemic.

(1) Husbands as well as other family members need to adjust their emotions, schedule their daily activities in a reasonable manner, and ensure adequate nutrient intake and good rest of the mother to help boost her confidence and sense of security.

(2) Keep informed of reliable information and preventative measures from official sources to help the mother to overcome anxiety, panic or other negative feelings.

(3) Remind and help the mother to monitor her body temperature, blood pressure, weight, and fetal movement,etc. Stay on guard for any risk factors or danger signs.

(4) Accept her emotional response and encourage the mother to talk about her feelings.

(5) Make an advance appointment if she needs to seek medical care, take adequate precautions and accompany her to the hospital.

(6) lf she fails to alleviate negative emotions after various attempts, help her seek professional help such as psychosocial intervention or counseling services via hotline or online platform.