slap cheek

cazscoob

typiclly the schools are due to start back here tom and i think my DD who is 3 has slap cheek?? she has the hottest redest cheeks you have ever seen and my house is freezing!! the other 3 seem to be fine too?

just looked it up on net and im sure this is what she has but am now worried sick as it said to stay away from this if you are pregnant?? i am 24 weeks and im debating phoning doctor, have stupidly read things online which i know i should have skipped by?? am not loking for medical advise just do you think i should phone???

shirlgirl2004

I think a call to your GP would be appropriate so that you can find out what if any treatment or tests need to be done for you.

I'm sure it is more precautionery than anything but best to be on the safe side.

Cazza

If you're concerned then yes, definitely phone, it's important that you know if you daughter is unwell and if it's going to affect you.

Lady_E

DS1 was at nursery when this spread through the nursery, I was 20 weeks pregnant. I saw my midwife who arranged a blood test and shortly afterwards I was told that both me and baby were ok as I had had this whilst I was a child(not aware that I had)see your GP and get some advice for both you and your daughter.
Good luck .

squidge60

i remember my dd getting this never heard of it before until she did.i would say definetly phone the doc (for your peice of mind if nothing else).good luck and congrats with pregnancy .x

London05

Ring NHS direct they are really helpful, they take your details and a Nurse rings you back and as we all know the Nurses know everything!!!

cazscoob

thanks all NHS24 just phoned and said i have to phone doctors in the morning to arrange a blood test. they only really worry before 20 weeks but said i should still go.

so a little relief and i have probably had it and not known!! they also said she can go back to nursery tom as the rash has appeared????

Buttonmoons

My 2yo just had this the other week, parvo or slapped cheek. She was ill before the red cheeks appeared, high temperature, no appetite, vomiting, diarrehea etc. I think it's normal they are ill like that if it's slapped cheek?

blottedcopybook

According to this NHS article you're not infectious once the rash has come out so your daughter should be fine to go to nursery.

clairec79

The likelihood is you and the baby will be fine (about 60% of adults are immune anyway)

As someone has pointed out the main risk is up to 20 weeks (and even that risk is small - less than 5%) if you are worried contact your GP and ask them to test for your own immunity and exposure. If it turns out you have caught it (it can take up to 20 days to show) then they will normally regularly scan you to check for hydrops - if you develop it badly babhy will need blood transfusion(s)