I Have Mumps and I am Pregnant Posted: 06-26-07 06:00am
Well I'm just back from the Doctors, I
thought I had an ear infection but turns
out its mumps.
She wasn't too sure of the effects of
mumps on pregnancy and is going to phone
me this afternoon.
I'm really worried I've just yahooed it
and the chances of mumps in pregnancy are
0.8 to 10 in 10000 pregnant woman.
Apparently it can also increase the risk
of miscarriage but thats a direct effect
of the fever.
I think if I try to keep my temperature
down then that might reduce the risk.
I'm scared now.
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Jolie_3110
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 1755 Location: Essex, England
Posted: 06-26-07 08:42am
aaww hun, I just replied to your ear
infection post, didnt see this one. I am not sure of
the effects of mumps but I do know that
most dangers while pregnant are from high
temps and rashes.
You can take paracetamol while pregnant
and this will keep temps down. Just do
your best to relax and drink plenty of
clear fluids to help fight the infection,
and try not to worry. Hopefully your
doctor calls you soon with some news to
put your mind at rest.
I am not sure of
the effects of mumps but I do know that
most dangers while pregnant are from high
temps and rashes.
