Slapped cheek exposure in pregnancy - any experts?

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I've just found out that a child at a toddler group I went to yesterday has slapped cheek. I'm 17 weeks pregnant, and will phone the gp tomorrow, nothing much I can do otherwise, just trying not to worry and hoping I/ dd hasn't caught it.

Just thinking, I'm meant to be meeting with a friend and her dd tomorrow who were at the same toddler group. She's about 30 weeks pregnant. Should I cancel in case either she or I has caught it but doesn't know yet?

You can get a blood test to see if you're immune, and then you'll know if you need to avoid, get treatment or can relax about it.

I thought I'd come into contact with it in my last pregnancy. It is quite rare not to be immune as an adult as most people contract it, some without knowing, as children. Somehow I have avoided it so I'm not immune, but fortunately the child we thought had it didn't actually have it.

I would just tell your friend you might have come in contact with it and let her decide. I think it's mostly a problem in early pregnancy (ie before 20 weeks) but I guess it should be her decision.

Thanks. Bit worried as my mum said I never had slapped cheek as a child (and she's a primary teacher so knows it when she sees it). I'm thinking now of just staying away from other small children for a few weeks if it's going round here - am 17 weeks now, and have a very sociable 2yo so worried she'll get it and I'll catch it off her. I'll see what the gp says tomorrow, really hoping I might be immune without knowing it.

I had a similar situation yesterday. I looked on NHS website and then phoned midwife for confirmation. I am 27 weeks though so that might make a difference as you are below 20 weeks. MW said to me that there wasn't much they would do unless I became ill. I guess they might check you immunity as you are less than 20 weeks.

Hi. According to my pregnancy book, it's v difficult to catch in the circumstances you describe, which made me feel better when similar happened to me.

Hi there, I have just been in your situation. Slap cheek is most common in ages 4-12. One quick blood test

Will most likely confirm immunity. Just dont start gooling!!! CHances of you having slap cheek are minimal. Chances of it crossing placenta are even more minimal. And chances of it doing anything that will need treatment are almost zilch.

Hi, both of my DCs have had this during this pregnancy. If you're worried just go to the GPs for a blood test. They can check if you are immune (60% of adults are) and also if you have signs of infection. I think the chances of you catching it from a chance encounter are quite small, they're more worried if you've been directly interacting with the child for a period of time.

I was exposed last week at 21 weeks. I phoned the hospital who sent my booking bloods for testing. Turns out I'm immune but they were ready to take it seriously if I wasn't immune. I wouldn't go to GP, just phone the number on your notes for advice.

Thanks everyone. I've had the blood test, just waiting for the results. It's good to know we're unlikely to have caught it, am thinking though that we'll give toddler groups a miss til either I find out I'm immune or til 20 weeks, nearly 18 now so worth it for my peace of mind I think.

hello, my son had it when I was 21 weeks, I had the blood test and it turned out I had the virus and prob gave it to my son (I had no symptoms) I'm now having regular scans with the consultant to check for any signs of anemia in baby (they check for 12 weeks after infection) everything has been perfect so far, I'm really not worried and completely impressed by the care and attention they have given me. fingers crossed you'll get the all clear x