my son has chickenpox and I'm pregnant advice pls?

Question

my little boy has got chickenpox and i am worried about the effects it will have on my unborn child.
I myself had chickenpox when i was younger but i started feeling really itchy every where nothing has come up though so i think its just the worring that im going to get then thats making me itch.
But im really concerned that being in too close contact with my son might harm my unborn child as im only in the first trimester which is the time when they are developing the most.
Should i send my son to stay with my parents untill his chickenpox has passed or am i ok with him as ive had the virus my self already?

Answer 1

your fine hun if you've had it

hope this help

Firstly, if the mother has definitely had chicken-pox, there is no risk to the baby or her. In any case, even if she doesn't recall having had chicken pox, it is likely she has antibodies (80% do) from a silent (asymptomatic) infection. So if there's any doubt about it, she should see a doctor for a blood test to check if she's immune.

Risks to the baby are important at the following two times, if mum gets chicken-pox:

1. Before 20 weeks - risk of chicken pox syndrome. This is actually quite rare. Up until 14 weeks the risk is about 0.4%, whereas between 14-20 weeks it is 2%. If a woman has VZ-Ig treatment (see below) after being exposed, the risk is even lower.

2. Mum's rash developing within a week before delivery to a month afterwards. It takes about a week for mum to pass the protective antibodies to the baby, so if born before that time, the babe is at risk of overwhelming infection after birth.

Between 20 weeks and term there is no risk to the baby. The other big risk of chicken pox is to the mother. She is much more likely, during pregnancy, to get a chicken pox pneumonia (10%) which can be very severe (even life-threatening).

Answer 2

Depending on how far along you are, I may not be overly concerned, but I would still see a doctor. Since you are in your first trimester, then the concern is great. See the doctor immediately. Chicken pox could have damaging affects on the baby. I would get someone to watch your son until the lesions are gone. If you come into contact with them, you pose a risk of being a carrier of the virus. But have your parents,. close friends, etc take your son for now and go get checked out by the doctor.

Answer 3

Oh Hun please send your son to your parents its really harmful to the unborn baby , how many weeks are you i think if you are over a certain time it will be OK but please contact HS DIRECT or your emergency GP
i also found this info ...
I'm pregnant, and yesterday I was looking after a child who has chicken pox. I don't know whether I'm immune. What should I do?


Your GP can offer you a blood test to check for chicken pox antibodies but it must be done within 24 to 48 hours of contact with the illness. (Remember, people with chicken pox are contagious from 48 hours before the rash appears until all the spots have crusted over). If you don't have any antibodies, you're not immune and there's quite a serious risk that you'll have been infected. Your GP will suggest that you have an injection of VZIG to protect you and your baby. VZIG will lessen the severity of the infection, but you must have it within ten days of exposure to chicken pox for it to be effective.

Answer 4

My daughter had the chickenpox when I was pregnant with my second child and I was told that because I had already had the chickenpox, the baby would be fine. If you really are unsure then consult your GP or Midwife. Good luck with the rest of the pregnancy and congratulations :)

Answer 5

This is a concern for me too. Chickenpox is rife at the minute. I think you should try and get to see a medical professional asap. All the kids at my daughters school have it and I'm 37 weeks myself, so I'm just hoping she doesn't get it before the baby arrives!

Answer 6

u should be fine but if ur that worried call ur gp or nhs direct (if in uk) they will advise u hun they are only contagious for the first 3 days so people say but others say its untill the last spot has scabbed over but to my knowing its measels that are more worrying to be around for ur unborn child as they can cause deformaties hope u get this sorted as stress isnt any good for u either
oh by the way i have tha problem too my oldest has em but his have now dried up and my other 2 didnt (havent) caught them weird hey! my youngest is 9 mnth

Answer 7

Once infertility has been diagnosed, there are a number of treatment options available depending on the root cause of the problem. Learn here https://tr.im/XE0wn

Infertility is a condition defined as not being able to become pregnant after at least one year of unprotected, regular, well-timed intercourse. Women who suffer from multiple miscarriages may also be diagnosed as infertile. Infertility may be classified into two groups, primary and secondary infertility.

Answer 8

Generally speaking your immunity to the disease will protect the unborn child, however it is best that you consult your physician overseeing the pregnancy. In the mean time I would be extra careful on washing your hands, using hand sanitizer, and use Lysol or bleach on everything your son touches to kill the virus on toys, banisters, counters, etc. Good luck, but you should contact your physician just to be safe.

Answer 9

Eeek! I've never had the chicken pox (but got vaccinated against them 3 yrs ago) .. how long do those things last?? your best bet would be to let him stay with grandma or grandpa .. or a relative until they clear up .. that way there won't be any contact between you and him (which means no contact to baby).
But if thats out of the question, then try not to stress .. i've heard that if you get them once .. then you don't get them again? so maybe you wont be affected.

*also, call your doctor ASAP!

good luck! God bless!

Answer 10

That happened to me too. Since you already had the chicken pox, you cant get them again.. Your unborn baby is immune while inside you so not to worry. However, to make yourself feel better, call your OB so they can tell you and set your mind at ease.