My baby has just contracted chicken pox from his brother. What are the risks - I'm his mom and had it as a child, I am also breastfeeding. I am so worried he will develop complications. So far he has no symptoms other than the spots. Is there a chance he will get a mild case because of immunity from me? or, will he get a serious case because he is so young?
2007-04-17 06:34:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My baby has just contracted chicken pox from his brother. What are the risks - I'm his mom and had it as a child, I am also breastfeeding. I am so worried he will develop complications. So far he has no symptoms other than the spots. Is there a chance he will get a mild case because of immunity from me? or, will he get a serious case because he is so young?
We took him to the children's hospital and they said we need to keep an eye on him. I was just wondering if people knew a little more detail, especially from their own experience.
2007-04-17 06:45:29 · update #1
Is chicken pox dangerous?
For healthy babies, chicken pox is usually more of a nuisance than a real threat. On rare occasions, though, even healthy children can develop serious complications from chicken pox, like a bacterial skin infection, pneumonia, or encephalitis, a swelling of the brain.
If your child has chicken pox, call the doctor if she seems sicker than expected, if she develops a fever after the first few days, if the rash spreads to her eyes, or if the skin around the pox becomes swollen, painful, or very red.
If your child has a weakened immune system from a chronic illness such as leukemia or from taking high-dose oral steroids (for asthma, for example), the infection can cause grave complications. Some special protective measures, such as an injection of varicella zoster immune globulin or the varicella vaccine, can only be useful shortly after exposure. If your baby's immune system is compromised, call her doctor at the first sign of chicken pox — or even if she's only been exposed to someone who's sick.
Adults who come down with chicken pox can get very sick and are at risk for such complications as bacterial pneumonia. If you're pregnant and have never had chicken pox, read our article on chicken pox during pregnancy and ask your doctor what precautions you should take and what to do if you've been exposed.
2007-04-17 06:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by mary m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby With Chicken Pox
2016-11-14 06:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-15 16:19:05 · answer #3 · answered by Sylvia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either is a possibility. He may get just a mild case - in which case, he *might* get it again later. He also could get a whopper of a case. Either way, stay in contact with your pediatrician - so they can note his chart so he'll be off the hook for the vaccine next year, and they can be advised of any complications that may arise. Anything that doesn't look like your older child's case, make sure the doctor is aware.
2007-04-17 06:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that at sixteen weeks you're beyond the risk of malformations despite the fact that you have been going to seize it. Most adults have had fowl pox at a few factor, after which they're immune. So right here I believe you're doubly good enough.
2016-09-05 15:38:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a nurse and have taken care of several children [ from newborn on up ] with complications of chickenpox.
Severity of cases varies a lot, so does newborn immunity. Make sure your doctor knows he has it. Watch him for any more serious signs - high fever, difficulty breathing, poor feeding, listlessness.
Here's hoping for mild cases!
p.s. If anyone with kids or any pregnant women had contact with your son or baby up to two weeks before they broke out, notify them! Pregnant women should see doctor immediately.
2007-04-22 09:35:16 · answer #6 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest taking him to see a doctor as soon as possible, if you haven't already. Chickenpox can be quite nasty, it helps a lot that you are breastfeeding as this provides some of the antibodies your baby needs to fight disease.
2007-04-17 06:40:18 · answer #7 · answered by Emma F 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ask your pediatrician. Chicken pox is usually not dangerous.
2007-04-17 06:39:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think the younger you are its not as bad!! my mom had it when she was 2 days old!! because her sisters had it and my grandma said she had like 2 pox lol.. i wouldnt worry.. just take your baby to the doctor and they will treat him ...
2007-04-23 06:12:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your babys going to be all right.
Just go to the pediatrician and make sure to get some oment for him.
2007-04-17 06:45:47 · answer #10 · answered by Ashley B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋