Exposed to Slapped cheek/ parvovirus in pregnancy from toddler. 31 weeks pregnant.

[rlr172224]

Hi,

Just as the title reads really! I'm currently 31 weeks pregnant, everything looking fine so far. The whole household has been unwell for the past week or 2, nothing horrific just viral symptoms and feeling unwell. Then my toddler has come up with what looks like a telltale slapped cheek/parvovirus rash on his cheeks. He's recovering well so as far as I can see there's no need to take him to the doctor but I'm a bit concerned from what I've read. It says if you're pregnant you must go to your gp/midwife for immunity testing etc... looks very glum prior to 20 weeks and better after 20 weeks which is obviously reassuring but I can't help but worry as it's capable to cause any risk?! 😞

I had no idea, not like I could've prevented it but I just feel so upset. I know some have immunity but not all. Anyway, my question is what do I do? Wait until Monday and ring gp? Midwife? Or do I ring maternity triage (only service that's open on weekends) no idea if it's urgent or can wait!

Thanks so much!

Aw I remember this going round my DDs nursery when I was pregnant and being very worried! But I remember doing a deep dive and you're in a very safe zone being that late in your pregnancy. So I wouldn't worry about any issues but still let your midwife know and you can also ask for an antibody test to see if youve had it before, but because you're out of the risk zone they might not even do this. I don't think it's urgent enough for triage and can wait until Monday, there's nothing you can do about exposure now so try and enjoy your weekend without it bothering you and then give them a cal Monday!

Hi op, I think that once you are past 20 weeks the risk is very low. Plus, you would have to contract it yourself and its highly likely you already have immunity from your childhood. My gp tested me when I was pg and it was doing the rounds at my school and I was immune to that and all the other nasties you could contract.

I had slapped cheek early in this pregnancy at 9 weeks and was closely monitored until I was 20 weeks. Thankfully, all was well. My consultant told me that slapped cheek is most dangerous before 20 weeks, so you should be fine given how far along you are. However, I would still contact your doctor to explain the situation and request a blood test to check for antibodies. This will be able to tell you if you have slapped cheek for the first time or if you have previously had an infection. Slapped cheek is only dangerous in pregnancy if you have never had it before, but most women had it when they were children, so it's normally not a problem. This test should be done about two weeks after you were exposed to the virus. If it does turn out that you have a slapped cheek infection for the first time, you should then speak to your midwife to find out if you then need a referral to fetal medicine or not.