I would mention it to your doctor though. Pertussis is a problem with pregnant women and there are outbreaks in certain areas of the U. It can have very similar symptoms to croup so make sure your 2. We have had sickness after sickness running through our family this year too.
It is so hard to take care of a toddler while pregnant, not to mention a sick toddler and a sick, pregnant momma. I feel for ya! I really appreciate the feedback. She has had croup other times but it has been over a year.
I will probably take her to sick call tomorrow. She's been asleep for two hours and I've only heard the "bark" a few times so I am glad she is getting enough oxygen. Thank you! Your e-mail was sent. Save to my dashboard Sign in or Sign up to save this page. Saving Just a moment, please.
You've saved this page It's been added to your dashboard. In This Topic. What is fifth disease? What causes fifth disease? What problems can fifth disease cause in pregnancy? You may have complications from fifth disease if you have: Sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell anemia is the most common form of sickle cell disease also called SCD. SCD is a condition in which the red blood cells in your body are shaped like a sickle like the letter C.
In a healthy person, red blood cells are round and flexible. They flow easily in the blood. A person with SCD has red blood cells that are stiff and can block blood flow. This can cause pain, infections, organ damage and stroke. A weak immune system due to cancer like leukemia blood cancer or HIV infection. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus.
Rarely, this can lead to a severe anemia that can cause: Hydrops fetalis. Hydrops can cause heart failure and death. This is when a baby dies in the womb before 20 weeks of pregnancy. This is when is when a baby dies in the womb after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Depending on the severity of your condition, your doctor will suggest the following treatment: 5. Pregnancy is a time when you need the utmost care and attention. Pay detail to every small symptom, even if you feel it will go away on its own. Do not let the symptoms aggravate. Speak to your doctor the moment you feel any discomfort or pain. Remember, your doctor is your best guide and you should discuss all your symptoms with him at length to keep any health complications at bay.
Did you suffer from croup while you were pregnant? Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Many people with hepatitis B will show no sign of illness, but they can be carriers and may infect others.
The virus is spread by having sex with an infected person without using a condom, and by direct contact with infected blood. If you have hepatitis B or are infected during pregnancy, you can pass the infection on to your baby at birth. You'll be offered a blood test for hepatitis B as part of your antenatal care. Babies who are at risk should be given the hepatitis B vaccine at birth to prevent infection and serious liver disease later on in life.
The hepatitis C virus infects the liver. Many people with hepatitis C have no symptoms and are unaware they are infected. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with infected blood. People who received a blood transfusion in the UK prior to September , or blood products prior to , may also be at risk. Hepatitis C can also be transmitted by receiving medical or dental treatment in countries where hepatitis C is common and infection control may be poor, or by having sex with an infected partner.
If you have hepatitis C, you may pass the infection on to your baby, although the risk is much lower than with hepatitis B or HIV. This cannot currently be prevented. Your baby can be tested for hepatitis C and, if they're infected, they can be referred for specialist assessment. Genital herpes infection can be dangerous for a newborn baby.
You can get herpes through genital contact with an infected person or from oral sex with someone who has cold sores oral herpes. Initial infection causes painful blisters or ulcers on the genitals. Less severe outbreaks usually occur for some years afterwards.
Treatment is available if your first infection occurs in pregnancy. If your first infection occurs near the end of pregnancy or during labour, a caesarean section may be recommended to reduce the risk of passing herpes on to your baby. If you or your partner have herpes, use condoms or avoid sex during an outbreak. Avoid unprotected oral sex as herpes is very easy to pass on. Tell your midwife or doctor if either you or your partner have recurring herpes or develop sores.
You'll be offered a confidential HIV human immunodeficiency virus test as part of your routine antenatal care. Your midwife or doctor will discuss the test with you, and counselling will be available if the result is positive.
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