coxsackie virus during 3rd trimester?

kjans1104

Hi - I am almost 36 weeks pregnant and I just came down with hand,  foot,  and mouth disease.  Has anyone out there had experience with this during pregnancy?  I called my ob and they essentially shrugged it off and my primary told me to follow up with my ob. Online,  I'm finding everything ranging from not serious to increased risk of still born. I want to make sure my baby is protected but I get the impression my doctors aren't helping me to their fullest ability. 

Any advice or stories anyone can share are greatly appreciated. 

Thank you! 

Ceridwen77

HFMD is only a concern to the baby if it crosses the placenta, which is very rare. Since it's a virus, unfortunately there's nothing you can do. The risk of this virus affecting the fetus is very low and more of a concern if you contract it near the time of delivery. 

You say your doctors aren't helping you to their fullest ability. What are you expecting them to do? My experience with a PCP during pregnancy is they will always defer to your OB. Your OB is not concerned and again, since it's a virus there's not much that can be done. If you have concerns with the medical care you're receiving you should call your doctor or discuss this at your next appointment.

Personally I'd get some peace of mind knowing they weren't concerned. 

Angelic789

Hi, dear! I'm sorry you're facing it.

If a pregnant woman gets this disease there’s normally no risk to the unborn baby, as complications are rare.

However, if you develop hand, foot and mouth disease shortly before you give birth - the infection can be passed on to your baby  Moreover I've read on rare occasions complications can affect the baby’s organs.

I'm sure you have to get an expert's advice on the point. Study your symptoms first to talk them over with the specialist. Early symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease include a fever and sore throat, followed by sores or blisters in your mouth and on your hands and feet. The incubation period (the time between catching the disease and showing symptoms) is three to five days. During this time, the virus can be passed on.

The disease is highly contagious and spreads through: coughs and sneeze, contact with infected stools, contact with the fluid in the blisters. Unfortunately there’s no specific treatment but there are steps you can take to ease your symptoms.
As for your docs don't take your trouble seriously I'd better get 2nd and 3rd experts' point of view. Take care

purplefan1

Quit googling stuff. In my experience, Dr. Google tells us just about everything can lead to an increased chance of stillborn.