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Suggest Treatment For Chicken Pox During Pregnancy
hi getting ready 2 be a mom .probably next monthbut right now having an attack of chickenpox.my blisters all have driedup.its my 7thday.will it be safe .We both r a bit confused.plz do reply. 23yrs, 152cm ht, 58kg wt no significant medical or gynaec history
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
Hello and I hope I can help you today.
Unfortunately the virus that causes chicken pox can cross the placenta and affect the baby, especially when you are close to delivery. I suggest you inform our OB provider immediately and, depending on where you live and your access to a hospital, you need a plan for delivery for your infant to possibly get immunoglobulin or other medication to help reduce the risk to your baby.
I do not want you to panic- but congenital varicella (the virus that causes chicken pox) can cause bad skin and even brain problems in the baby.
I hope you are far enough for your due date that this is not an issue- but you should consult promptly with an OB doctor and you may need ultrasounds or blood testing to make sure your baby is OK.
I am sorry to deliver this news but I want to make sure you seel appropriate medical care. There is a chance everything will be fine but you need to have your baby evaluated soon.
Sincerely, Dr. Brown
Unfortunately the virus that causes chicken pox can cross the placenta and affect the baby, especially when you are close to delivery. I suggest you inform our OB provider immediately and, depending on where you live and your access to a hospital, you need a plan for delivery for your infant to possibly get immunoglobulin or other medication to help reduce the risk to your baby.
I do not want you to panic- but congenital varicella (the virus that causes chicken pox) can cause bad skin and even brain problems in the baby.
I hope you are far enough for your due date that this is not an issue- but you should consult promptly with an OB doctor and you may need ultrasounds or blood testing to make sure your baby is OK.
I am sorry to deliver this news but I want to make sure you seel appropriate medical care. There is a chance everything will be fine but you need to have your baby evaluated soon.
Sincerely, Dr. Brown
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