Baby at risk?

[sarah-1983]

Is hand foot and mouth a risk if you are pregnant? I work on a children's ward and have a patient with it. I'm only 7 weeks so my work don't know yet, and I was with the patient for a few mins while mum went to the toilet. I'm now concerned as the doctor asked his colleague if she was pregnant went entering his room

[Bpas_1968 Partner]

Hi There,

Try not to worry, because if a pregnant woman gets hand, foot and mouth disease, there's normally no risk to the unborn baby, as complications are rare. Check out this page from NHS Choices to help explain nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1111.aspx?... but if you develop a rash be sure to be seen by your GP if you don't feel able to talk to the doctors at work.

Best Wishes

Katherine