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My DS has chickenpox and I am not sure if I had it before

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GigiT19 · 02/08/2023 22:11

I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and my DS is having chickenpox now, I don’t know if I had it before. Has anyone had similar experiences before and know what can be done and should this be a big concern.
I have contacted my MW and they said I might need a blood test.
Thank you x

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Katrinawaves · 02/08/2023 22:15

Yes you need a blood test to check you have antibodies and if you don’t they will offer you a vaccination.

Travelwith · 02/08/2023 22:16

i had a similar situation: eldest child got chickenpox while I was pregnant (in my second trimester) and wasn’t clear if I had previously had chickenpox. I had the blood test, which confirmed I had had chickenpox in the past. Get the blood test and go from there!

Toddlerteaplease · 02/08/2023 22:20

Ask your mum? She'll know!

LittleBearPad · 02/08/2023 22:21

Toddlerteaplease · 02/08/2023 22:20

Ask your mum? She'll know!

Ha! Mine didn’t. Get a blood test OP

WannaBeRecluse · 02/08/2023 22:28

It's very contagious. I got it from my child as I never had it when I was a child. Fortunately it was between pregnancies. I'd call your midwife and see what they recommend.

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GigiT19 · 02/08/2023 22:47

Same here, first person I asked was my mum and her answer was “I don’t know”

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Grmumpy · 02/08/2023 22:56

Tbh I think your mum would remember. Ask the midwife about antiviral which can lessen the symptoms if used early on.

scotstarstrikestwo · 02/08/2023 23:09

People saying 'ask your mum' is not helpful at all! Don't you think that would of been already? Some folk can be so thoughtless.

MantaKay · 03/08/2023 06:34

It happened to SIL. She wasn’t given vaccination but some antiviral medication. Be very mindful and check if you see any spot appearing. The second you see one you need to be started kn medication

7Worfs · 03/08/2023 06:38

I had chickenpox in my second trimester. It was mild, I wasn’t given any medication, just waited it out.

Don’t worry too much OP - the risk of complications is small, just keep your midwife updated.

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GigiT19 · 05/08/2023 14:45

7Worfs · 03/08/2023 06:38

I had chickenpox in my second trimester. It was mild, I wasn’t given any medication, just waited it out.

Don’t worry too much OP - the risk of complications is small, just keep your midwife updated.

Thank you for sharing your experience. My result came my as I am not immune to it so chances of me getting it is quite high, MW had advised me to contact my GP for antiviral medication.

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7Worfs · 05/08/2023 16:01

GigiT19 · 05/08/2023 14:45

Thank you for sharing your experience. My result came my as I am not immune to it so chances of me getting it is quite high, MW had advised me to contact my GP for antiviral medication.

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Ah I think I remember why I wasn’t given anything - I contacted them too late, when a spot had already appeared. The antivirals can’t reverse it.

Good luck and stay positive!

My entire second pregnancy was a string of Hyperemesis, chickenpox, Covid, gestational diabetes, and it all turned out fine.

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GigiT19 · 05/08/2023 18:09

MantaKay · 03/08/2023 06:34

It happened to SIL. She wasn’t given vaccination but some antiviral medication. Be very mindful and check if you see any spot appearing. The second you see one you need to be started kn medication

Thank you, my MW has asked me to take some antiviral medication on the 7th day after my DS had symptoms so hopefully this will help

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GigiT19 · 05/08/2023 18:10

7Worfs · 05/08/2023 16:01

Ah I think I remember why I wasn’t given anything - I contacted them too late, when a spot had already appeared. The antivirals can’t reverse it.

Good luck and stay positive!

My entire second pregnancy was a string of Hyperemesis, chickenpox, Covid, gestational diabetes, and it all turned out fine.

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Oh no I am sorry to hear that! I hope if I do get it , it would be mild too

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