I gave birth to DS a week ago, on day 4 pp I developed shingles. Feeling very sorry for myself. Trying to enjoy my newborn bubble but in increasing amounts of pain. And finding breastfeeding around my c section scar and rash- which fortunately is on my stomach, so although now skin to skin is off the table I am able to breast feed- challenging and painful.
I guess I’m wondering if anyone else lived through this and had any advice? I’m so anxious DS will catch chicken pox which would be dangerous at such a young age… but what can I do, I can’t isolate from him and I’ve been reassured as long as I keep rash away from him he should be fine. Plus will benefit from breast milk antibodies. I also have a 2 year old, so hoping they also manage to escape catching cp!
I am reading online shingles pain can last weeks/ months. What have people’s experiences been? And does anyone have any tips to easing the pain. I started anti virals within 72 hours so hopefully that will help.
I guess I’m just looking for any words of wisdom that might help me out or cheer me up x