Does anyone have any information about the effect of slapped cheek disease (fifth disease or erythema infection) on pregnant women. I think my youngest has it (generally under the weather, 'slapped' red cheeks, slight fever) and I've read that it's bad for pregnant women to come into contact. I currently 20 weeks. netdoctor.com says this is due to an increased risk of miscarriage but I can't find anything else out anywhere. The site also says that the infectious period is before the rash appears, so I suppose there's not a lot I can do.....My eldest had this December last year when we were on holiday and I ended up miscarrying in January (who knows if this was related or not) so as you can imagine I'm getting myself in a bit of a state.
Any advice gratefully received.
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Slapped Cheeks
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Hmonty · 18/11/2001 19:28
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