Roseola Effect

[aniram]

Hi. My 3 yr old was diagnosed with Roseola. Meanwhile I am 8 weeks pregnant and was never sick with it. What effect can it have on fetus? Does it have any effect on fetus even if I won't get sick?

Thanks

[specialmom]

This happened when I was pregnant with my second child. My older son got roseola (not fun and I feel for you taking care of your three year old during the couse of the virus----  the rash stage being very hard).  I would absolutley tell your ob/gyn.  The risk is minimal but if you are not immune, they have more of a concern.  Problems that have been associated are in women much farther along in pregnancy.  

But I too remember being worried.  My doctor was reassuring and yours probably will be too-----  so tell them at your next appt. or if that is not for another month, then give the office a call just for peace of mind.  
Good luck and hope your three year old is all better.  Happy pregnancy!

[margypops]

Since almost all adults are immune ,there is no known risk if you are pregnant.Most people have antibodies by the time they are 4 years old .Good luck