21weeks pregnant is it safe to be around children who have chicken pox?

[gemmw]

I've been really looking forward to seeing my 5year old niece for christmas but now she has the chikenpox.. Her spots have come up now so usually that's not contagious but will it be of any harm to my baby.. I had chicken pox when I was 2years old ? Any idea!?

[Hidden]

As far as I know if you've had it you should b fine.

My nephew and niece got it last year when my sister inlaw was pregnant.

Check with your midwife to b on the safe side as I think advice is to avoid pox if you can.

[gemmw]

yea ive tried... i rang and text her this morning and havent heard back from her... getting really annoyed with her may see if i can have someone else she is useless!

[HelenEv]

Try NHS direct on 0845 4567 - your midwife may be taking some well-earned holiday!

[gemmw]

thankswill try that... well if she is shecould atleasttellher patients know

[immysarch]

I was always told that it is the first and last trimester that it can cause problems and has u have already had it u should be fine. I always Google things if i am unsure lol.