Chicken pox in pregnancy

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Does anyone know if it can cause any problems? I'm 11 weeks and have a rash/spots that look like chicken pox.

Individual red spots, quite itchy, some are clear in the middle and they're mostly on my Arms, face and body

Best option I think if you have the number is ring your midwife or local birthing centre who will be able to advice you. Or even 111.

I tried 111 they're really busy. Doctors is shut and local chemist said ring 111

If you think you may have CP there are anti-viral medications they sometimes prescribe to pregnant women. The earlier you take them the better though so I would get on to your local OoH service or 111 asap.

Most women who have CP during won't have any problems but in some cases it can cause issues for the baby so it should be taken seriously.

111 advice.... go to gp tomorrow, they can't diagnose an itchy spotty rash on the phone. So I'll have to sit in open clinic as my doctors don't have an appointments system, that will be several hours waiting.... how nice for everyone else

Maybe phone your doctors first thing as they might suggest another option as they usually don't want someone with suspected chicken pox to sit in the waiting room.