I think I have this. I have an appt with my doctor tomorrow and will discuss it with her, but just wanted to know if anyone else has contracted this while pregnant, and if you took any special precautions.
My son brings home all sorts of nasty diseases from pre-school, so I probably got this from him.
2006-10-24 08:45:14 · 10 answers · asked by clueless: please be kind 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Here's a link:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/enterovirus/hfhf.htm
2006-10-24 08:50:22 · update #1
Haha! It is NOT hoof-and-mouth disease. I'm not a cow or a horse!
2006-10-24 08:51:19 · update #2
You should talk to the day care center to make sure they are using precautionary measures for your son as well as yourself. There are antibacterial wipes you can use on your surfaces at home and soaps you can use on him there is even an anti-bacterial lotion you can get at wal-mart and put in his backpack for instant use.
2006-10-24 08:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by tigerlilliebuick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol, basic Sudafed, basic Robitussin, and hot tea. Lady Grey tea with some honey in it is excellent for a sore throat. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day and do prenatal excercise. Yoga is great for the entire body during pregnancy, so find a prenatal yoga class. Eat right. Drink milk and oj. Get plenty of rest (while you can with a cranky toddler!) and don't be hesitant to call your midwife if any of this doesn't help. That's what we're here for :) Congrats!
2016-05-22 08:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness of infants and children. It is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a rash with blisters. HFMD begins with a mild fever, poor appetite, malaise ("feeling sick"), and frequently a sore throat. One or 2 days after the fever begins, painful sores develop in the mouth. They begin as small red spots that blister and then often become ulcers. They are usually located on the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks. The skin rash develops over 1 to 2 days with flat or raised red spots, some with blisters. The rash does not itch, and it is usually located on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It may also appear on the buttocks. A person with HFMD may have only the rash or the mouth ulcers.
What are the risks to pregnant women exposed to children with HFMD?
Because enteroviruses, including those causing HFMD, are very common, pregnant women are frequently exposed to them, especially during summer and fall months. As for any other adults, the risk of infection is higher for pregnant women who do not have antibodies from earlier exposures to these viruses, and who are exposed to young children - the primary spreaders of enteroviruses.
Most enterovirus infections during pregnancy cause mild or no illness in the mother. Although the available information is limited, currently there is no clear evidence that maternal enteroviral infection causes adverse outcomes of pregnancy such as abortion, stillbirth, or congenital defects. However, mothers infected shortly before delivery may pass the virus to the newborn. Babies born to mothers who have symptoms of enteroviral illness around the time of delivery are more likely to be infected. Most newborns infected with an enterovirus have mild illness, but, in rare cases, they may develop an overwhelming infection of many organs, including liver and heart, and die from the infection. The risk of this severe illness in newborns is higher during the first two weeks of life.
Strict adherence to generally recommended good hygienic practices by the pregnant woman (see "Can HFMD be prevented?" below) may help to decrease the risk of infection during pregnancy and around the time of delivery.
2006-10-24 08:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by Lovely B 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I checked the link. I must say I never heard of it before. Well, it says that there won't be much damage to the unborn child in most cases, but you could also pass the virus to your unborn. I really don't know what to say since I've never heard of it. Just glad to know you are going to the dr and he will tell you what are the steps to be followed so that you get propper care and your unborn doesn't suffer it when he is born.Good luck...I hope this is not what you have.
2006-10-24 08:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The incidence in humans is extremely rare and requires direct contact with farm animals that have it. Who made this diagnosis? I think maybe you should go on line and check Wiskipedia or some where like it for a little better understanding.
2006-10-24 08:52:59 · answer #5 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
after looking up what (lovely) put down as ref. I pray that you are ok . I learned something today. I always thought that it was like saying something out of place, (foot in mouth) not meaning to be rude. I guess your never to old to learn something
2006-10-24 08:59:19 · answer #6 · answered by Nani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
awe dont worry too much it will make matters worse i dont know anyone thats had this in pregnancy but ur doing the right thing by going to the docs i really hope everything goes well for u, good luck x
2006-10-24 08:50:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats Hand, foot and mouth disease? If u mean foot and mouth disease, don't be so ridiculous!! its an animal disease not a human. That is silly
lol ok u win, apparently there IS a disease called this - never heard of it myself!!!!
2006-10-24 08:50:21 · answer #8 · answered by Serry's mum 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
what is the disease? ive never heard of it.
2006-10-24 08:47:28 · answer #9 · answered by toolate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.dermnetnz.org/viral/hand-foot-mouth.html
look here there are pics and a description.
2006-10-24 08:52:53 · answer #10 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋