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Chickenpox?

3 replies

ElliotGoss · 01/03/2022 11:15

DD has been exposed at school. She has never had it so could well pick it up. Should I inform the midwife? I don't know what she will be able to do. I'm 37.3 if that makes a difference?

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dementedpixie · 01/03/2022 12:02

Have you had chickenpox?
If so, you are likely to be immune.
The incubation period is around 10-21 days so it could be ages before you know if she's caught it

Fleur405 · 01/03/2022 13:39

Yes the issue is whether or not you have had chicken pox. Here is the NHS advice

www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/pregnancy/what-if-i-am-pregnant-and-i-have-not-had-chickenpox/

If you haven’t had it (or you’re not sure if you have) then definitely worthwhile contacting your midwife (though as pp said it has quite a long incubation period).

ThanksItHasPockets · 01/03/2022 15:59

You must inform your midwife if you have not had it. If you have then you don't need to worry.

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