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Poor woman...

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lollystar · 27/02/2009 21:47

This is the second time I've heard of this happening, it's heartbreaking. I feel so sorry for the family. Is anyone else aware of the risks that coldsores can pose to newborns?

www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-1155973/Killed-kiss-Anguish-mother-lost-newborn-baby-passing-col d-sore-infection.html

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Yurtgirl · 27/02/2009 21:52

It seems odd that this is not something they tell you about whilst you are pregnant doesnt it.

Negligent imo

TheCrackFox · 27/02/2009 21:57

It is awful. You are right Yurtgirl, seems odd they don't warn pregnant women of the risks.

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lollystar · 27/02/2009 21:59

It's really sad. The herpes virus is so common yet the health organisations don't seem to mention it. And to think that at 40 odd weeks, your body has put up with a lot- I tend to get them when I'm run down. More should be done to get the message out...

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Yurtgirl · 27/02/2009 22:17

Perhaps we could bump a thread with a title to do with how dangerous coldsores are to newborns in the title

That sentance doesnt really make sense does it? But you know what I mean

If the world of mumsnet knew about it that would be a start, I am truly shocked that I wasnt told about this when I was pregnant - the risks would not have occurred to me!!!

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lollystar · 27/02/2009 22:20

That's a good idea - I'm a bit rubbish at thinking of thread tiles. AIBU may be a good place, as it gets lots of attention??

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solidgoldbullet4myvalentine · 27/02/2009 22:21

Isn't it possible that this is so rare that 'warnings' will start an unecessary level of panic in expectant mothers? Because cold sores are fairly common, yet deaths like this do not seem to be.

liath · 27/02/2009 22:25

please read what I posted here first.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/in_the_news/712482-A-reminder-to-never-kiss-your-newborn-if-you-get

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lollystar · 27/02/2009 22:28

Surely it would just raise awareness of the potential dangers? I wouldn't have thought it would create panic, it's in the national press after all? 1 or 2 deaths is still too many regardless of how rare the complications can be.

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lollystar · 27/02/2009 22:29

Sorry liath, didn't realise you'd already started a thread

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Yurtgirl · 27/02/2009 22:31

Liath that is a great thread title

I will add that to my watched threads list and bump it whenever I remember if others think its a good idea/want to join in

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lollystar · 27/02/2009 22:33

And it's late and I've just realised you didn't start the thread. I think I'm losing brain cells....

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liath · 27/02/2009 22:33

Argh! No I didn't start the thread or dream up the title.

The reporting of this is a bit misleading - if you read what I've posted (am too lazy to rehash it all).

I think there is a risk of mass panic about this!

Yurtgirl · 27/02/2009 22:38

sorry liath - innocent mistake! I have just had a bit of a drama on another thread..........

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lollystar · 27/02/2009 22:40

I think it's more about people kissing/touching other people's newborns that is the issue. I'm sure the two women I've read about didn't have a previous history of cold sores (defo the first anyway and that was a few months ago). I've had cold sores for years and obviously kissed my newborn DD who's now 4, but I won't go near someone elses if I have one.

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lollystar · 27/02/2009 22:42

But I also never realised that it could kill (however rare) until these stories appeared in the press and I'm glad I now have that knowledge.

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