Varicella (Chicken pox)

Posted By Mohammed Taqi on October 31, 1998 at 02:07:14:







Considering that a six-year child is suffering from chicken pox
(first week),what precautions should a pregnant woman, in her early
stages of pregnancy take? What are the problems/side effects (if any)
on the foetus or the mother, if she is in contact with the child?
The mother, however, had been vaccinated against chicken pox
during her childhood. Please provide complete details about the nature
or any symptoms that may indicate problems that may occur during
pregnancy or in the future. Kindly also provide necessary
precautions to be taken.