Infections During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Pregnancy and cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Take steps to avoid 'cold sores' or the Cytomegalo virus (CMV) when pregnant. Continue reading

How do you catch chickenpox?

How do you catch chickenpox?

If you’re not immune to chickenpox, you can easily catch it through close contact with someone

What are the risks of shingles during pregnancy?

What are the risks of shingles during pregnancy?

You can only get shingles if you've already had chickenpox because they're both caused by the same virus: the herpes varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Continue reading

What are the risks of slapped cheek syndrome during pregnancy?

What are the risks of slapped cheek syndrome during pregnancy?

The main symptom is a blotchy red rash on your face that looks like you have slapped cheeks. Continue reading

VIDEO: How can HIV affect an unborn baby?

VIDEO: How can HIV affect an unborn baby?

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It attacks the white blood cells – the part of