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to be worried?

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ditsydoll · 16/02/2013 23:55

I have just been out with a friend for dinner. I'm 26weeks pregnant and she has just told me that her daughter has got slapped cheek syndrome.

I had no idea as I wouldn't have gone out with her otherwise. I know once the red cheeks come out its no longer contagious but my friend could possibly be in the incubation period.

What should I do?

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MrsMushroom · 16/02/2013 23:57

You need to see your doctor tomorrow. Here is the NHS advice


www.nhs.uk/conditions/slapped-cheek-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx

She was stupid to see you.....I think you'll be ok though.

Monty27 · 17/02/2013 00:01

Hi, had to google it, here's the link www.nhs.uk/conditions/slapped-cheek-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx

I'd have a shower, stick clothes in wash etc but there probably isn't anything to worry about tbh although I can see why you are. Read link for reassurance and visit gp if you're still worried.

Monty27 · 17/02/2013 00:02

Snap :)

propertyNIGHTmareBEFOREXMAS · 17/02/2013 00:04

What a twat your friend is! Yes, see your midwife /GP but don't panic. More than 50% of people have had slapped cheek so chances are that your friend or you are already immune to it. I had exposure in pregnancy so dr sent me for blood test (which can tell if you are historically immune to it, have recently had it or if have no immunity and have therefore never had it).
I had 'historical immunity' meaning that there was no concern arising from recent exposure.

kittyandthegoldenfontanelles · 17/02/2013 00:11

This happened to me and I had sobbing fit panicked. My doctor told me that my friend couldn't be an asymptomatic carrier so as long as I hadn't been in direct contact with her poorly son then we would be fine. My daughter is now a healthy, noisy, gorgeous 15 month old.

I understand your concern and do go to the docs but please take some comfort from what my doctor said. Smile

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ditsydoll · 17/02/2013 00:36

I know I am really upset with her, she said she hadn't realised how serious or could be for pregnant women when I told her. I'm just so worried. Will go to gp on Monday and see what they say

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propertyNIGHTmareBEFOREXMAS · 17/02/2013 00:48

Honestly, try not to worry. Your dr will probably send you for a blood test and chances are it will all be absolutely fine.

propertyNIGHTmareBEFOREXMAS · 17/02/2013 00:51

Just copied this passage from the NHS link above for you (it is feedback left by someone):

My wife is a pregnant school teacher. One of her pupils contracted slap cheek. We read the below and panicked. The experiences outlined here are truly awful and I am truly sorry to the people effected. However to bring some perspective;

  1. the vast majority of adults have immunity already.
  2. Teachers have super immune systems due to coping with the vast array of childhood illness brought into the classroom daily.
  3. Even if a pupil has slap cheek you are not automatically get it yourself.
  4. If you are very unfortunate to contract it your immune system is highly capable of protecting your unborn baby.
  5. Even in the unlikely event that it is passed to the baby only in very rare cases does it cause serious complications to the baby. For peace of mind, you can if you like, go for a blood test, we did. Three anxious days later my wife was found to have the necessary antibodies and all is well. So please keep things in perspective, don't stress your baby unduly, the odds are stacked at everything being perfectly alright.
propertyNIGHTmareBEFOREXMAS · 17/02/2013 00:54

Just found this for you too. You are after 20 weeks pregnancy so the most dangerous stage to contract slapped cheek has already passed for you:

www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1112.aspx?CategoryID=54&SubCategoryID=137#close

Eebahgum · 17/02/2013 04:35

I had the same situation when a child in my class turned up one morning with a note saying she'd got it. I literally freaked out, dashed down to the office & got straight in the phone to my midwife. The information above is very true though - you're far enough on to not be particularly worried, there's a strong chance you already have immunity, but get it checked out just in case.

Softlysoftly · 17/02/2013 05:04

I spent 6 hours in a car with my boss whose kids had slapped cheek when I was pg with dd1 it was fine.

I also vaguely remember asking a midwife about it with dd2 and I'm sure immunity to this virus is checked during your 20wk bloods. So call in the morning and they may be able to set your mind at rest.

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ditsydoll · 17/02/2013 09:16

Thanks everyone, I will call my doc on Monday to ask for blood test.
My mum says she's certain I had Slapped cheek as a child so hopefully I will have immunity.

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ditsydoll · 18/02/2013 13:04

Just to update I went to docs and they have done immunity blood test so I just have to wait for the results.

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shinyrobot · 18/02/2013 16:16

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propertyNIGHTmareBEFOREXMAS · 18/02/2013 16:25

Fingers crossed for a result showing pre existing immunity xx

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ditsydoll · 18/02/2013 19:19

Thank you ladies.

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ditsydoll · 25/02/2013 12:48

Just to update again, I have just had my results back and it turns out I am immune so have nothing to worry about! Such a relief.

I do think this is something pregnant women should be warned about as it seems it can be quite harmful if you do contract it during pregnancy and arent immune.

Thanks to everyone who replied x

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