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The article is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Lai Thi Nguyet Hang - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.
Pregnancy chickenpox is an obsession for pregnant women because it can cause dangerous complications for both mother and baby. However, with timely monitoring and treatment, pregnant women can completely give birth to a normal, healthy baby.
1. What to do when a pregnant woman comes into contact with a person with chickenpox?
If a pregnant woman has had chickenpox before, there is no need to worry and do not need to do anything. The body now has antibodies to help protect itself as well as protect the baby.
If you have not had or are uncertain, or you see a blister that suggests chickenpox, you should see a doctor immediately so that you can know your condition and get the necessary advice from a specialist.
2. Is it okay to get chickenpox while pregnant?
This is a concern of many pregnant women when they unfortunately have chickenpox while in pregnancy, many people even think about abortion because they are worried that chickenpox can cause complications that make babies born with malformations. However, pregnant women should not be too worried because not every pregnant woman who has chickenpox will be born with a birth defect.
For pregnant women who get chickenpox for the first time, depending on the age of the fetus, the disease will have more or less impact. At 8-12 weeks of pregnancy, the baby's risk of congenital chickenpox syndrome is 0.4%. The most common manifestation of congenital chickenpox syndrome is scarring of the skin. Other possible abnormalities are microcephaly, retinopathy, cataracts, low birth weight, short limbs, mental retardation.
The effect of chickenpox on the fetus depends on the stage of infection of the mother:
Pregnancy stage less than 28 weeks: The fetus is less affected than other stages, although it can harm the fetus, the rate not tall. If affected, the fetus may be damaged in the eyes, limbs, brain... In case a pregnant woman has the disease during this period, if necessary, the doctor will prescribe medication and guide how to monitor the pregnancy. . Pregnancy period from 28-36 weeks: The fetus can be infected with the virus but not show any symptoms. The period over 36 weeks: This is the period when the fetus is most affected. If a pregnant woman gives birth within 7 days of having blisters or the first week after giving birth, the baby may have chickenpox, so preventive medicine or treatment will be used. A pregnant woman can still breastfeed if she has chickenpox during pregnancy or after giving birth, but if blisters appear on the nipple, the mother needs to breastfeed with the other breast, the side that has been removed from the blister, wait until When the blister is dry, it scabs. With good monitoring and treatment, pregnant women can still give birth to a healthy baby as usual. To avoid getting chickenpox during pregnancy, women should get vaccinated against chickenpox before becoming pregnant.
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3. Tips
Health check before pregnancy, chickenpox vaccination is very important. If you accidentally catch chickenpox during pregnancy, pregnant women need to rest, drink lots of water, supplement with foods containing vitamin C to increase body resistance, maintain body hygiene, and avoid bursting blisters causing superinfection. . Visit your doctor regularly to keep a close eye on the condition of both mother and baby. During pregnancy, if you have unusual symptoms, you should be examined and consulted with a specialist.
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